CVE-2008-5912

LowCVSS 2.1/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates and exposes a "temporary footprint" when there is a current login to a web site, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, aka an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: as of 20090116, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 2.1/10AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 20, 2009
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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