CVE-2011-0508: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in system/modules/comments/Comments.php in Contao CMS 2.9.2, and possibly other versions before 2.9.3, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP XFORWARDEDFOR header, which is stored by system/libraries/Environment.php but not properly handled by a comments action to main.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0508?
CVE-2011-0508 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0508?
To fix CVE-2011-0508, upgrade Contao CMS to version 2.9.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-0508?
CVE-2011-0508 affects Contao CMS version 2.9.2 and potentially earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0508?
CVE-2011-0508 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can attackers do with CVE-2011-0508?
Attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the HTTP X_FORWARDED_FOR header due to CVE-2011-0508.