# CVE-2008-5556: The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 does not recognize attack patterns designed to operate against web pages that are e

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 does not recognize attack patterns designed to operate against web pages that are encoded with utf-7, which allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism and conduct XSS attacks by injecting crafted utf-7 content. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes this issue, stating "Behaviour is by design.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47277
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499124/100/0/threaded

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