CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-3240: XSS

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ohwada Xf-section=1.12a
Xoops Xm Memberstats

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2009-3240 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3240 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the injection of malicious scripts.

  • Is there any preventive measure against CVE-2009-3240?

    Implementing input validation and sanitization can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2009-3240.

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