What are the main vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2008-5942?

CVE-2008-5942 includes multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

What versions of MODx are affected by CVE-2008-5942?

CVE-2008-5942 affects MODx versions prior to 0.9.6.3, including 0.9.0 to 0.9.6.2.

How can I determine if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2008-5942?

To determine vulnerability to CVE-2008-5942, check if your MODx version is older than 0.9.6.3 and evaluate input handling for user data.

What is the recommended action to mitigate CVE-2008-5942?

The recommended action for CVE-2008-5942 is to upgrade MODx to version 0.9.6.3 or later.

What potential impact does CVE-2008-5942 have on users?

CVE-2008-5942 could allow attackers to perform XSS attacks, leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users and compromising sensitive information.

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CVE-2008-5942

medium

4.3

CWE

22/1/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5942: XSS

First published: Thu Jan 22 2009(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.2.1
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.0
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.6
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.1
MODx CMS Evolution	<=0.9.6.2
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.6.1
MODx CMS Evolution	=0.9.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2008-5942?
CVE-2008-5942 includes multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What versions of MODx are affected by CVE-2008-5942?
CVE-2008-5942 affects MODx versions prior to 0.9.6.3, including 0.9.0 to 0.9.6.2.
How can I determine if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2008-5942?
To determine vulnerability to CVE-2008-5942, check if your MODx version is older than 0.9.6.3 and evaluate input handling for user data.
What is the recommended action to mitigate CVE-2008-5942?
The recommended action for CVE-2008-5942 is to upgrade MODx to version 0.9.6.3 or later.
What potential impact does CVE-2008-5942 have on users?
CVE-2008-5942 could allow attackers to perform XSS attacks, leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users and compromising sensitive information.

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