CVE-2011-4090
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.11%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4090 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Serendipity before 1.6 has an XSS issue in the karma plugin which may allow privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Serendipity before 1.6 has an XSS issue in the karma plugin which may allow privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| S9y | Serendipity | < 1.6 |
References
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/176Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4090Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/176Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4090Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4090?
Serendipity before 1.6 has an XSS issue in the karma plugin which may allow privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2011-4090?
CVE-2011-4090 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4090?
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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