CVE-2011-4565: XSS
First published: Mon Nov 28 2011(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/formdhtmltextarea_preview.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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| E-xoops | =2.3.2b | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.2 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.2 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.14-rc1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.16 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.18.1-rc | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.15 | |
| E-xoops | =2.3.2a | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.17.1-rc | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.18-rc | |
| E-xoops | =2.5.0 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.18.2 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.17.1-rc2 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.18.1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.0 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.13.2 | |
| E-xoops | =2.3.3b | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.4 | |
| E-xoops | =2.3.0 | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.3 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.14 | |
| E-xoops | <=2.5.1.a | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.17 | |
| E-xoops | =2.5.1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.3.1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.4.5 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.17.1 | |
| E-xoops | =2.0.18 | |
| E-xoops | =2.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46238
- http://xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6094
- https://www.htbridge.ch/advisory/multiple_xss_in_xoops_web_application_platform.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70378
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70377
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/xoops
- canonical/e-xoops
- version/e-xoops/2.3.2b
- version/e-xoops/2.4.2
- version/e-xoops/2.0.2
- version/e-xoops/2.0.14-rc1
- version/e-xoops/2.0.16
- version/e-xoops/2.0.18.1-rc
- version/e-xoops/2.0.15
- version/e-xoops/2.3.2a
- version/e-xoops/2.0.17.1-rc
- version/e-xoops/2.0.18-rc
- version/e-xoops/2.5.0
- version/e-xoops/2.0.18.2
- version/e-xoops/2.0.17.1-rc2
- version/e-xoops/2.0.18.1
- version/e-xoops/2.4.0
- version/e-xoops/2.0.13.2
- version/e-xoops/2.3.3b
- version/e-xoops/2.4.1
- version/e-xoops/2.4.4
- version/e-xoops/2.3.0
- version/e-xoops/2.4.3
- version/e-xoops/2.0.14
- version/e-xoops/2.5.1.a
- version/e-xoops/2.0.17
- version/e-xoops/2.5.1
- version/e-xoops/2.3.1
- version/e-xoops/2.4.5
- version/e-xoops/2.0.17.1
- version/e-xoops/2.0.18
- version/e-xoops/2.3.3