CVE-2008-4079: XSS
First published: Mon Sep 15 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type (MT) 4.x through 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier; Movable Type Enterprise 4.x through 4.20, and 1.54 and earlier; and Movable Type Community Solution allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Movable Type | <=1.54 | |
| Movable Type | =3.36-unknown | |
| Movable Type | =4 | |
| Movable Type | =4-unknown | |
| Movable Type | =4.20 | |
| Movable Type | =4.20-unknown | |
| Movable Type | =unknown-unknown |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4079?
CVE-2008-4079 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4079?
To fix CVE-2008-4079, update Movable Type to version 4.21 or later which contains patches for this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-4079?
CVE-2008-4079 affects Movable Type versions 4.x up to 4.20, and 3.36 and earlier versions.
How can CVE-2008-4079 be exploited?
CVE-2008-4079 can be exploited by attackers injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through unspecified vectors.
Is CVE-2008-4079 a common vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-4079 is a recognized cross-site scripting vulnerability that has affected various users of Movable Type since its disclosure.
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