CVE-2009-1872: XSS

Published Aug 18, 2009
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion Server 8.0.1, 8, and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the startRow parameter to administrator/logviewer/searchlog.cfm, or the query string to (2) wizards/common/logintowizard.cfm, (3) wizards/common/authenticatewizarduser.cfm, or (4) administrator/enter.cfm.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion<=8.0.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0.1
Adobe ColdFusion=7.0.2
Adobe ColdFusion=7.2-unknown
Adobe ColdFusion=8.0
Adobe ColdFusion=8.1

Event History

Aug 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What are the security issues related to CVE-2009-1872?

CVE-2009-1872 involves multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion that allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

2

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2009-1872?

CVE-2009-1872 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, and 8.0.1.

3

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2009-1872?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1872, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe ColdFusion that addresses these vulnerabilities.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-1872?

Exploiting CVE-2009-1872 can allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user’s browser, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-1872?

Yes, Adobe has released security updates that patch CVE-2009-1872, thus it is recommended to apply these updates immediately.

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