CVE-2008-3712: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mambo 4.6.2 and 4.6.5, when registerglobals is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) query string to mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tinymce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php and the (2) mosConfigsitename parameter to administrator/popups/index3pop.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3712?
CVE-2008-3712 has a moderate severity level due to its cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3712?
To fix CVE-2008-3712, it is recommended to disable register_globals and upgrade Mambo to a secure version.
What versions of Mambo are affected by CVE-2008-3712?
CVE-2008-3712 affects Mambo versions 4.6.2 and 4.6.5.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-3712?
Attackers can perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the affected components.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2008-3712?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-3712 is to sanitize user input and disable the affected functionalities until an upgrade can be performed.