CVE-2008-5941: CSRF

Published Jan 22, 2009
·
Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in MODx 0.9.6.1p2 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as other users via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.2.1
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.0
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.6
Modxcms Modxcms<=0.9.6.1
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.1
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.5

Event History

Jan 22, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5941?

CVE-2008-5941 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized actions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5941?

To fix CVE-2008-5941, upgrade to a version of MODx higher than 0.9.6.1.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2008-5941 facilitate?

CVE-2008-5941 facilitates cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, allowing unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

4

Which versions of MODx are affected by CVE-2008-5941?

CVE-2008-5941 affects MODx versions 0.9.6.1 and earlier.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2008-5941?

Users of the affected MODx CMS versions are at risk from CVE-2008-5941 as attackers can exploit the vulnerability.

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