CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0284: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 15 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) Itemid or (2) topic arguments.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Simple Machines Forum<=1.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0284?

    The severity of CVE-2008-0284 is classified as moderate, involving cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that can lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0284?

    To fix CVE-2008-0284, upgrade to Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.5 or later, which includes patches for the XSS vulnerabilities.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-0284?

    Users of Simple Machines Forum version 1.1.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2008-0284.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-0284?

    CVE-2008-0284 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to session hijacking and malicious content injection.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-0284?

    Yes, there are known exploit methods that attackers can use to exploit the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2008-0284.

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