CVE-2008-5999: XSS

Published Jan 28, 2009
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before 5.x-1.1 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users, with create and edit permissions for posts, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors involving the ajaxchecklist filter.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Drupal Ajax Checklist=5.x-1.0
Drupal Drupal
All of the following
Drupal Ajax Checklist=5.x-1.0
Drupal Drupal

Remediation

Event History

Jan 28, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5999?

CVE-2008-5999 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5999?

To fix CVE-2008-5999, update the Ajax Checklist module to version 5.x-1.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5999?

CVE-2008-5999 affects remote authenticated users with create and edit permissions in the Ajax Checklist module 5.x before version 5.x-1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5999?

CVE-2008-5999 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-5999?

The potential impact of CVE-2008-5999 includes the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can compromise user data and site integrity.

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