CVE-2011-2499: XSS
Published Feb 12, 2020
·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
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.