CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4458: XSS

First published: Wed Dec 30 2009(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FreePBX 2.5.2 and 2.6.0rc2, and possibly other versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) tech parameter to admin/admin/config.php during a trunks display action, the (2) description parameter during an Add Zap Channel action, and (3) unspecified vectors during an Add Recordings action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreePBX=2.5.2
FreePBX=2.6.0-rc2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4458?

    The severity of CVE-2009-4458 is high due to its potential for remote code execution via cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4458?

    To fix CVE-2009-4458, upgrade FreePBX to the latest version that addresses these vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of FreePBX are affected by CVE-2009-4458?

    CVE-2009-4458 affects FreePBX versions 2.5.2 and 2.6.0-rc2, as well as possibly other versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-4458 enable?

    CVE-2009-4458 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts.

  • Can I mitigate CVE-2009-4458 without an upgrade?

    Mitigating CVE-2009-4458 without an upgrade is challenging; it's recommended to sanitize input and implement web application firewalls.

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