CVE-2008-6972: XSS
First published: Thu Aug 13 2009(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Drupal Content Construction Kit (CCK) 5.x through 5.x-1.8 allow remote authenticated users with "administer content" permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) "field label," (2) "help text," or (3) "allowed values" settings.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal Drupal | ||
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.0-beta | |
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.1 | |
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.2 | |
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.3 | |
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.7 | |
| Karen Stevenson Cck | =5.x-1.x-dev | |
| Yves Chedemois Cck | =5.x-1.4 | |
| Yves Chedemois Cck | =5.x-1.5 | |
| Yves Chedemois Cck | =5.x-1.6 | |
| Yves Chedemois Cck | =5.x-1.6-1 | |
| Yves Chedemois Cck | =5.x-1.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6972?
CVE-2008-6972 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6972?
To fix CVE-2008-6972, update the Drupal Content Construction Kit (CCK) to a version that is not affected, specifically any version above 5.x-1.8.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-6972?
CVE-2008-6972 affects remote authenticated users with "administer content" permissions in Drupal CCK versions 5.x through 5.x-1.8.
What types of input can trigger CVE-2008-6972?
CVE-2008-6972 can be triggered by injecting malicious scripts via the field label, help text, or allowed values settings in CCK.
Is manual configuration needed to exploit CVE-2008-6972?
Yes, the attacker needs to have administrative permissions to exploit CVE-2008-6972, thereby modifying content settings.
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