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CVE-2008-5942

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

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CVE-2008-5942 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ModxcmsModxcms<= 0.9.6.2
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.0
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.1
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.2.1
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.5
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.6
ModxcmsModxcms0.9.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5942?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.
How severe is CVE-2008-5942?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5942 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5942?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST