CVE-2008-6885
UnknownEPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2008-6885 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pmlite.php in XOOPS 2.3.1 and 2.3.2a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a STYLE attribute in a URL BBcode tag in a private message.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pmlite.php in XOOPS 2.3.1 and 2.3.2a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a STYLE attribute in a URL BBcode tag in a private message.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xoops | Xoops | 2.3.1 |
| Xoops | Xoops | 2.3.2a |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122875449930810&w=2Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33048Vendor Advisory
- http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122875449930810&w=2Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33048Vendor Advisory
- http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-6885?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pmlite.php in XOOPS 2.3.1 and 2.3.2a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a STYLE attribute in a URL BBcode tag in a private message.
How severe is CVE-2008-6885?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6885 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6885?
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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