CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6879: XSS

First published: Thu Jul 30 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Roller 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Roller=3.0
Apache Roller=3.1
Apache Roller=4.0
Apache Roller=2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6879?

    CVE-2008-6879 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6879?

    To fix CVE-2008-6879, update Apache Roller to a version that has addressed this vulnerability, specifically versions newer than 4.0.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-6879?

    CVE-2008-6879 affects Apache Roller versions 2.3, 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-6879?

    CVE-2008-6879 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2008-6879 lead to data theft?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2008-6879 can lead to data theft by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session.

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