CVE-2014-8992: XSS
First published: Mon Dec 22 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in manager/assets/fileapi/FileAPI.flash.image.swf in MODX Revolution 2.3.2-pl allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the callback parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MODx Revolution | =2.3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8992?
CVE-2014-8992 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8992?
To fix CVE-2014-8992, you should upgrade MODX Revolution to a version later than 2.3.2 that addresses this XSS vulnerability.
What is the nature of the attack for CVE-2014-8992?
CVE-2014-8992 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the application through the callback parameter.
Which versions of MODX Revolution are affected by CVE-2014-8992?
Only MODX Revolution version 2.3.2 is affected by CVE-2014-8992.
Can CVE-2014-8992 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2014-8992 can potentially lead to data theft if an attacker successfully executes malicious scripts.
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