CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-4786: XSS

First published: Wed 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/admin_config.php, (2) admin/admin_modules.php, (3) delete.php, (4) editlink.php, (5) submit.php, (6) submit_groups.php, (7) user_add_remove_links.php, and (8) user_settings.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pligg CMS<=1.0.2
Pligg CMS=1.0.0
Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc1
Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc2
Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc3
Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc4
Pligg CMS=1.0.0-rc5
Pligg CMS=1.0.1
Pligg CMS=9.5
Pligg CMS=9.9
Pligg CMS=9.9.0
Pligg CMS=9.9.0-beta
Pligg CMS=9.9.5
Pligg CMS=9.9.5-beta
<=1.0.2
=1.0.0
=1.0.0-rc1
=1.0.0-rc2
=1.0.0-rc3
=1.0.0-rc4
=1.0.0-rc5
=1.0.1
=9.5
=9.9
=9.9.0
=9.9.0-beta
=9.9.5
=9.9.5-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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