CVE-2008-3773: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 22 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vBulletin 3.7.2 PL1 and 3.6.10 PL3, when "Show New Private Message Notification Pop-Up" is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a private message subject (aka newpm[title]).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| vBulletin | =3.6.10-pl3 | |
| vBulletin | =3.7.2-pl1 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121933258013788&w=2
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/vbulletin-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability
- http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282133
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31552
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020727
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44576
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3773?
CVE-2008-3773 has a medium severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3773?
To fix CVE-2008-3773, upgrade vBulletin to at least version 3.7.3 or apply any available security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3773?
All remote authenticated users in vBulletin versions 3.6.10 PL3 and 3.7.2 PL1 are affected by CVE-2008-3773.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3773?
CVE-2008-3773 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2008-3773 have on web applications?
CVE-2008-3773 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into private messages, potentially compromising users' sessions.
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