CVE-2009-4786: XSS

Published Apr 21, 2010
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Pligg before 1.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Referer header to (1) admin/adminconfig.php, (2) admin/adminmodules.php, (3) delete.php, (4) editlink.php, (5) submit.php, (6) submitgroups.php, (7) useraddremovelinks.php, and (8) usersettings.php.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Pligg Pligg CMS<=1.0.2
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc1
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc2
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc3
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc4
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc5
Pligg Pligg CMS=1.0.1
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.5
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9.0
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9.0-beta
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9.5
Pligg Pligg CMS=9.9.5-beta

Event History

Apr 21, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4786?

CVE-2009-4786 has a medium severity level due to its cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4786?

To fix CVE-2009-4786, you should upgrade Pligg CMS to version 1.0.3 or later, which addresses these vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of Pligg CMS are affected by CVE-2009-4786?

CVE-2009-4786 affects all Pligg CMS versions prior to 1.0.3, including versions like 1.0.0 through 1.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2009-4786 affect website security?

Yes, CVE-2009-4786 can significantly compromise website security by enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts through user input.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-4786?

The potential impacts of CVE-2009-4786 include unauthorized access, data theft, and the manipulation of website content through cross-site scripting attacks.

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