Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jan 20, 2009· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-5914
CVE-2008-5914
Description
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.htmlnvd
- www.darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtmlnvd
- www.infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/33276nvd
- www.trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdfnvd
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