CVE-2008-5914

Status: ModifiedLow (2.1)—

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.

CVSS

Version: 2.0
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Base score: 2.1

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.87%
Percentile among all scored CVEs: 58
Score date: 10/9/2026

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Apple — Safari

CWEs

NVD-CWE-Other

References

Raw JSON (NVD)

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