CVE-2008-5912

Microsoft Internet Explorer - In-Session Phishing via JavaScript Temporary Footprint

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

EPSS 0.0785
EPSS Percentile 94.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/internet_explorer
Published Jan 20, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026