CVE-2009-2851: XSS
First published: Fri Feb 20 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrator interface in WordPress before 2.8.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a comment author URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=2.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01253.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-July/msg01241.html
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278492
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/21/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=512900
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022589
- http://wordpress.org/development/2009/07/wordpress-2-8-2/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1871
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/wordpress-2.8.2-1.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/wordpress-2.8.2-1.fc10
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/wordpress-2.8.2-1.el5
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2851
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-2851
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2851 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2851
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-2851.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2851?
The severity of CVE-2009-2851 is considered medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2851?
To fix CVE-2009-2851, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 2.8.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2009-2851 enable?
CVE-2009-2851 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through XSS.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2009-2851?
CVE-2009-2851 affects all versions of WordPress prior to 2.8.2.
Where is the CVE-2009-2851 vulnerability located?
The CVE-2009-2851 vulnerability is located in the administrator interface of WordPress.
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