CVE-2009-4866: XSS

Published May 10, 2010
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.cgi in Matt's Script Archive (MSA) Simple Search 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the terms parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Matt Wright Simple Search=1.0

Event History

May 10, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
May 11, 2010
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4866?

CVE-2009-4866 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4866?

To fix CVE-2009-4866, you should sanitize user inputs in the terms parameter of search.cgi to prevent XSS.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2009-4866?

CVE-2009-4866 affects users of Matt's Script Archive Simple Search version 1.0.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2009-4866 be used for?

CVE-2009-4866 can be exploited to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to various malicious actions.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-4866?

There is no official patch for CVE-2009-4866, so manual input validation and sanitization are recommended.

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