CVE-2008-3741: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 27 2008(Updated: )
The private filesystem in Drupal 5.x before 5.10 and 6.x before 6.4 trusts the MIME type sent by a web browser, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by uploading files containing arbitrary web script or HTML.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | =5.0 | |
| Drupal | =5.1 | |
| Drupal | =5.2 | |
| Drupal | =5.3 | |
| Drupal | =5.4 | |
| Drupal | =5.5 | |
| Drupal | =5.6 | |
| Drupal | =5.7 | |
| Drupal | =5.8 | |
| Drupal | =5.9 | |
| Drupal | =6.0 | |
| Drupal | =6.1 | |
| Drupal | =6.2 | |
| Drupal | =6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://drupal.org/node/295053
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31825
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00259.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30689
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459108
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00508.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31462
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2392
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44446
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3741?
CVE-2008-3741 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3741?
To fix CVE-2008-3741, update your Drupal installation to at least version 5.10 or 6.4 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3741?
CVE-2008-3741 affects users operating Drupal versions 5.x prior to 5.10 and 6.x prior to 6.4.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-3741 enable?
CVE-2008-3741 can enable remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
What components of Drupal are vulnerable in CVE-2008-3741?
The vulnerability in CVE-2008-3741 resides in the private filesystem's handling of MIME types without proper validation.
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