CVE-2008-0204: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 10 2008(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in math-comment-spam-protection.php in the Math Comment Spam Protection 2.1 and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) mcsp_opt_msg_no_answer or (2) mcsp_opt_msg_wrong_answer parameter to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress Math Comment Spam Protection Plugin | <=2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0204?
CVE-2008-0204 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0204?
To fix CVE-2008-0204, upgrade the Math Comment Spam Protection plugin to version 2.2 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2008-0204?
CVE-2008-0204 affects versions 2.1 and earlier of the Math Comment Spam Protection plugin for WordPress.
What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2008-0204?
CVE-2008-0204 contains multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-0204?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-0204 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected site.
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