CVE-2011-4565: XSS

Published Nov 28, 2011
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.5.1.a, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text parameter to include/formdhtmltextareapreview.php or (2) img BBCODE tag within the message parameter to pmlite.php (aka Private Message). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Xoops Xoops<=2.5.1.a
Xoops Xoops=2.0.2
Xoops Xoops=2.0.13.2
Xoops Xoops=2.0.14
Xoops Xoops=2.0.14-rc1
Xoops Xoops=2.0.15
Xoops Xoops=2.0.16
Xoops Xoops=2.0.17
Xoops Xoops=2.0.17.1
Xoops Xoops=2.0.17.1-rc
Xoops Xoops=2.0.17.1-rc2
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18-rc
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18.1
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18.1-rc
Xoops Xoops=2.0.18.2
Xoops Xoops=2.3.0
Xoops Xoops=2.3.1
Xoops Xoops=2.3.2a
Xoops Xoops=2.3.2b
Xoops Xoops=2.3.3
Xoops Xoops=2.3.3b
Xoops Xoops=2.4.0
Xoops Xoops=2.4.1
Xoops Xoops=2.4.2
Xoops Xoops=2.4.3
Xoops Xoops=2.4.4
Xoops Xoops=2.4.5
Xoops Xoops=2.5.0
Xoops Xoops=2.5.1

Event History

Nov 28, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4565?

CVE-2011-4565 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for various cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4565?

To fix CVE-2011-4565, upgrade to a version of XOOPS that is not affected by this vulnerability, such as version 2.5.2 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4565?

CVE-2011-4565 affects multiple versions of XOOPS, including 2.0.13.2, 2.3.0, and versions up to and including 2.5.1.a.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2011-4565?

CVE-2011-4565 includes multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

How can CVE-2011-4565 be exploited?

CVE-2011-4565 can be exploited by sending crafted messages or requests through vulnerable parameters like 'text' or 'message' in the XOOPS application.

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