CVE-2008-4634: XSS

Published Oct 21, 2008

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Movable Type 4 through 4.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to the administrative page, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4079.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Six Apart Movable Type=4

Six Apart Movable Type=4-unknown

Six Apart Movable Type=4.20

Six Apart Movable Type=4.20-unknown

Event History

Oct 21, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4634?

CVE-2008-4634 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4634?

To fix CVE-2008-4634, update Movable Type to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-4634?

CVE-2008-4634 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can be exploited for phishing or session hijacking.

Which versions of Movable Type are affected by CVE-2008-4634?

Movable Type versions from 4.0 to 4.21 are affected by CVE-2008-4634.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2008-4634?

Authentication is not required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2008-4634, as it targets the administrative page.