CVE-2008-7089: XSS

Published Aug 26, 2009
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pligg 9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keyword parameter in a search action to user.php and other unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Pligg Pligg CMS<=9.9.0
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.5
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9.0-beta

Event History

Aug 26, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7089?

CVE-2008-7089 is a high severity cross-site scripting vulnerability that can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-7089?

To fix CVE-2008-7089, you should update Pligg CMS to version 9.9.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Pligg are affected by CVE-2008-7089?

CVE-2008-7089 affects Pligg CMS versions up to and including 9.9.0, including 9.5 and the beta version 9.9.0-beta.

4

What are the possible consequences of CVE-2008-7089?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-7089 may lead to data theft, session hijacking, and the defacement of web pages.

5

Can CVE-2008-7089 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-7089 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts in the context of the user's browser.

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