CVE-2008-5912
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates...
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.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
2.1
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-5912- CVSS 2.0
- 2.1 Low
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-5912- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-5882 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2008-5882- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-xc4c-r5xp-fwr2 No score
An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates...
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.
- Record
GHSA-xc4c-r5xp-fwr2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2008-5912 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Microsoft Internet Explorer, published January 20, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.85%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
infoworld.com/article/09/01/13/Browser_bug_could_allow_phishing_without_email_1.html
darkreading.com/security/attacks/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212900161
arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20090113-new-method-of-phishmongering-could-fool-experienced-users.html
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48173
trusteer.com/files/In-session-phishing-advisory-2.pdf
securityfocus.com/bid/33276
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5912
github.com/advisories/GHSA-xc4c-r5xp-fwr2