CVE-2008-6208: XSS
First published: Fri Feb 20 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in submitnews.php in e107 CMS 0.7.11 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author_name, (2) itemtitle, and (3) item parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| e107 CMS | =0.7.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6208?
CVE-2008-6208 is classified as a moderate severity Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6208?
To fix CVE-2008-6208, update to a version of e107 CMS that is not affected, or implement input validation to sanitize user input.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-6208?
CVE-2008-6208 affects e107 CMS version 0.7.11.
What does CVE-2008-6208 exploit?
CVE-2008-6208 exploits a vulnerability in submitnews.php allowing for arbitrary web script or HTML injection.
Is CVE-2008-6208 related to user input?
Yes, CVE-2008-6208 is related to inadequate validation of user input for parameters like author_name, itemtitle, and item.
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