CVE-2008-2744: XSS
First published: Tue Jun 17 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vBulletin 3.6.10 and 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors and an "obscure method." NOTE: the vector is probably in the redirect parameter to the Admin Control Panel (admincp/index.php).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| vBulletin | =3.6.10 | |
| vBulletin | =3.7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274882
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29704
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020322
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30733
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3946
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43090
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493340/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2744?
CVE-2008-2744 is considered to be a moderate severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2744?
To fix CVE-2008-2744, upgrade vBulletin to the latest version available that includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2008-2744?
CVE-2008-2744 affects vBulletin versions 3.6.10 and 3.7.1.
What does CVE-2008-2744 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2008-2744 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into affected vBulletin installations.
How can I confirm if my vBulletin installation is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2744?
You can confirm if your vBulletin installation is vulnerable to CVE-2008-2744 by checking the version number and whether the security patches have been applied.
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