CVE-2008-5914
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Apple Safari 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.
Key facts
- CVSS score
- 2.1 (v2.0)
- Severity
- LOW
- CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N- EPSS score
- 0.9% (59th percentile)
- In CISA KEV
- No
- In EU EUVD
- Yes (EUVD-2008-5884)
- Published
- January 20, 2009
- NVD last modified
- June 16, 2026
- Status
- Modified
EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD)
This vulnerability is also tracked by ENISA as EUVD-2008-5884 in the EU Vulnerability Database. Last updated in EUVD on September 17, 2024.
View on the EU Vulnerability DatabaseAffected products
- apple / safari
References
- http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
- http://www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
- http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276
- http://www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
Last updated September 17, 2026 · Source: NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST.org EPSS
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