CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4518: XSS

First published: Thu Dec 31 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Insert Node module 5.x before 5.x-1.2 for Drupal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an inserted node.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mark Burton Insertnode=5.x-1.1
Mark Burton Insertnode=5.x-1.x-dev
Drupal

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4518?

    CVE-2009-4518 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4518?

    To fix CVE-2009-4518, update the Insert Node module to version 5.x-1.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-4518?

    CVE-2009-4518 affects users of the Insert Node module version 5.x-1.1 and 5.x-1.x-dev for Drupal.

  • What does CVE-2009-4518 exploit?

    CVE-2009-4518 exploits a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

  • Can CVE-2009-4518 impact website security?

    Yes, CVE-2009-4518 can severely impact website security by allowing attackers to potentially hijack user sessions or deface web pages.

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