CVE-2009-2480: XSS
First published: Thu Jul 16 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mt-wizard.cgi in Six Apart Movable Type 4.24, and 4.25 when global templates are not initialized, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Six Apart Movable Type | =4.24 | |
| Six Apart Movable Type | =4.25 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.movabletype.org/documentation/appendices/release-notes/426.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1668
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN97248625/index.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35471
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35534
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2009/JVNDB-2009-000020.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51329
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2480?
CVE-2009-2480 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2480?
To fix CVE-2009-2480, users should upgrade to Movable Type versions 4.26 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
What components are affected by CVE-2009-2480?
CVE-2009-2480 specifically affects the mt-wizard.cgi component of Six Apart Movable Type versions 4.24 and 4.25.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2480?
CVE-2009-2480 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-2480 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2480 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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