CVE-2009-4172: XSS
First published: Wed Dec 02 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 and UTF-8 CuteNews 8 and 8b, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the body of a news article in an addnews action.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Korn19 Utf-8 Cutenews | =8b | |
| CutePHP CuteNews | =1.4.6 | |
| Korn19 Utf-8 Cutenews | =8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4172?
CVE-2009-4172 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script or HTML in the context of a user's browser.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4172?
To fix CVE-2009-4172, ensure that magic_quotes_gpc is enabled or upgrade to a patched version of CuteNews.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-4172?
CVE-2009-4172 affects users of CutePHP CuteNews versions 1.4.6 and both versions 8 and 8b of UTF-8 CuteNews.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4172?
CVE-2009-4172 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-4172 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2009-4172 can potentially lead to data theft as attackers can execute scripts that access user cookies and sessions.
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