CVE-2009-4040
UnknownEPSS 1.02%
Last modified
CVE-2009-4040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyFAQ before 2.0.17 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when used with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to the search page.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyFAQ before 2.0.17 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when used with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to the search page.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | <= 2.0.16 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.60 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.65 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.70 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.80 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.80a |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.85 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.86 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.87 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.90 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.95 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 0.666 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.0 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.0.1 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.0.1a |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.0 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.1 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.2 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.3 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.4 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.4a |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.1.5 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.0 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.1 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.2 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.3 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.4 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.5 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.5a |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.2.5b |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.0 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.1 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.2 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.3 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.4 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.5 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.6 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.7 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.8 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.9 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.9pl1 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.10 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.11 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.12 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.13 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.3.14 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.4 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.4.0 |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.4.0a |
| Phpmyfaq | Phpmyfaq | 1.4.1 |
Showing 50 of 110 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37354Vendor Advisory
- http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2009-09-01.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3241Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37354Vendor Advisory
- http://www.phpmyfaq.de/advisory_2009-09-01.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3241Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-4040?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyFAQ before 2.0.17 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when used with Internet Explorer 6 or 7, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters to the search page.
How severe is CVE-2009-4040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4040?
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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