3.5
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1978: XSS

First published: Sun Apr 27 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ubercart 5.x before 5.x-1.0 rc3 module for Drupal allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via node titles related to unspecified product features, a different vector than CVE-2008-1428.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Drupal Drupal<=5.0
Drupal Ubercart Module<=5-1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1978?

    CVE-2008-1978 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1978?

    To fix CVE-2008-1978, upgrade the Ubercart module for Drupal to version 5.x-1.0 rc3 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1978?

    CVE-2008-1978 affects Drupal installations using the Ubercart 5.x module prior to version 5.x-1.0 rc3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1978?

    CVE-2008-1978 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2008-1978 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

    No, CVE-2008-1978 can only be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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