CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2490: XSS

First published: Wed May 28 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the KJ Image Lightbox 2 (aka kj_imagelightbox2) extension 1.4.2 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified "user input."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
TYPO3 KJ imagelightbox2<=1.4.2
KJ Imagelightbox2<=1.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2490?

    CVE-2008-2490 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2490?

    To fix CVE-2008-2490, upgrade the KJ Image Lightbox 2 extension to version 1.4.3 or later.

  • Which versions of TYPO3 are affected by CVE-2008-2490?

    CVE-2008-2490 affects KJ Image Lightbox 2 extension versions 1.4.2 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2490?

    CVE-2008-2490 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can attackers exploit CVE-2008-2490 for malicious purposes?

    Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2008-2490 to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to potential security breaches.

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