Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a JavaScript event in the username field, possibly related to snippet.ditto.php. NOTE: some sources list the id parameter as being affected, but this is probably incorrect based on the original disclosure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Modxcms | Modxcms | <= 0.9.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4940
- http://svn.modxcms.com/svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32436Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3236
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46796
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7204
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4940
- http://svn.modxcms.com/svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32436Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3236
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46796
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7204
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5939?
CVE-2008-5939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a JavaScript event in the username field, possi...
How severe is CVE-2008-5939?
CVE-2008-5939 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-2008-5939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modxcms Modxcms.