CVE-2008-5942: XSS

Published Jan 22, 2009
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.2.1
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.0
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.6
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.1
Modxcms Modxcms<=0.9.6.2
Modxcms Modxcms=0.9.6.1
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 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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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