CVE-2008-1133: XSS

Published Mar 4, 2008
·
Updated

The Drupal.checkPlain function in Drupal 6.0 only escapes the first instance of a character in ECMAScript, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Drupal Drupal=6.0

Event History

Mar 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1133?

CVE-2008-1133 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-1133?

Exploiting CVE-2008-1133 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of a user’s session, leading to data theft or other malicious activities.

3

How do I fix CVE-2008-1133?

To fix CVE-2008-1133, upgrade Drupal from version 6.0 to a later version that has addressed this vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2008-1133?

CVE-2008-1133 specifically affects Drupal version 6.0.

5

Is my website vulnerable if I use Drupal 6.0 regarding CVE-2008-1133?

Yes, if you are using Drupal 6.0, your website is vulnerable to CVE-2008-1133 and should be updated immediately.

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