Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user account creation feature in Exponent CMS 0.96.6-GA20071003 and earlier, when the Allow Registration? configuration option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) username, (2) firstname, (3) lastname, and (4) e-mail address fields. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oicgroup | Exponent Cms | <= 0.96.6-ga20071003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29875Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=592961&group_id=118524
- http://www.exponentcms.org/index.php?action=view&id=64&module=newsmodule&src=%40
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28834
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41878
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29875Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=592961&group_id=118524
- http://www.exponentcms.org/index.php?action=view&id=64&module=newsmodule&src=%40
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28834
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41878
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1972?
CVE-2008-1972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the user account creation feature in Exponent CMS 0.96.6-GA20071003 and earlier, when the Allow Registration? configuration option is enabled, al...
How severe is CVE-2008-1972?
CVE-2008-1972 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oicgroup Exponent Cms.