CVE-2009-3240: XSS
Published Sep 18, 2009
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Happy Linux XF-Section module 1.12a for XOOPS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Ohwada Xf-section=1.12a
Xoops Xoops
Event History
Sep 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3240?
CVE-2009-3240 has a medium severity level due to its ability to enable cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-3240?
To fix CVE-2009-3240, upgrade the Happy Linux XF-Section module to a version that is not vulnerable.
3
What versions of Happy Linux XF-Section are affected by CVE-2009-3240?
CVE-2009-3240 specifically affects version 1.12a of the Happy Linux XF-Section module.
4
Can CVE-2009-3240 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3240 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the injection of malicious scripts.
5
Is there any preventive measure against CVE-2009-3240?
Implementing input validation and sanitization can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2009-3240.