CVE-2011-2499: XSS

Published Feb 12, 2020
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Updated

Mambo CMS through 4.6.5 has multiple XSS.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mambo-foundation Mambo Cms<=4.6.5

Event History

Feb 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:09 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2499?

CVE-2011-2499 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2499?

To fix CVE-2011-2499, update Mambo CMS to version 4.6.6 or later where the XSS vulnerabilities have been addressed.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2011-2499?

Exploiting CVE-2011-2499 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's browser.

4

Which versions of Mambo CMS are affected by CVE-2011-2499?

Mambo CMS versions up to and including 4.6.5 are affected by CVE-2011-2499.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-2499 if an update cannot be applied?

If an update cannot be applied, consider implementing input validation and sanitization to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks related to CVE-2011-2499.

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