CVE-2008-5869: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Proxim Wireless Tsunami MP.11 2411 with firmware 3.0.3 allows

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2008-5869 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting tsunami mp.11 2411. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Proxim Wireless Tsunami MP.11 2411 with firmware 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the system.sysName.0 SNMP OID.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: proxim

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-08 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

proxim tsunami mp.11 2411 MITIGATE

Affected: 3.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.3

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Proxim Tsunami MP.11 2411 Wireless Access Point - 'system.sysName.0' SNMP HTML Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-5869?

tsunami mp.11 2411: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5869 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5869 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-5869 affect?

CVE-2008-5869 affects tsunami mp.11 2411. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Proxim Wireless Tsunami MP.11 2411 with firmware 3.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the system.sysName.0 SNMP OID.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5869?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5866 HIGH 10.0 MITIGATE The Proxim Wireless Tsunami MP.11 2411 with firmware 3.0.3 has public as its default SNMP read/write community

References

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