CVE-2008-6562

Jax LinkLists 1.00 - Cross-Site Scripting via cat Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2008-6562. PoCs published by ZoRLu, Lostmon.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jax LinkLists 1.00 by injecting a script tag into the 'cat' parameter. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jax_linklists.php in Jack (tR) Jax LinkLists 1.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ZoRLu · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31564

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jax LinkLists 1.00 by injecting a script tag into the 'cat' parameter. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input sanitization, allowing arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jax LinkLists 1.00
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Lostmon · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26086

The provided text describes multiple XSS vulnerabilities in Jax PHP Scripts due to improper input sanitization. It includes example URLs demonstrating how arbitrary script code can be executed in a user's browser context.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Jax PHP Scripts
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable application
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28518
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41573

Scores

EPSS 0.0121
EPSS Percentile 64.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
jax_scripts/jax_linklists 1.00
Published Mar 31, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026