Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Modxcms | Modxcms | <= 0.9.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN10170564/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2009/JVNDB-2009-000003.html
- http://svn.modxcms.com/svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48184
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN10170564/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2009/JVNDB-2009-000003.html
- http://svn.modxcms.com/svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48184
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5942?
CVE-2008-5942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "u...
How severe is CVE-2008-5942?
CVE-2008-5942 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-2008-5942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Modxcms Modxcms.