CVE-2008-0284: XSS

Published Jan 15, 2008
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Simple Machines Simple Machines Smf<=1.1.4

Event History

Jan 15, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0284?

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

4

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.

5

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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