CVE-2008-7213 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Sep 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Command parameter in the MOStlyCE editor plugin for Mambo CMS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-7213?

CVE-2008-7213 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Sep 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mambots/editors/mostlyce/jscripts/tiny_mce/filemanager/connectors/php/connector.php in MOStlyCE before 2.4, as used in Mambo 4.6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Command parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-7213?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Brilaps Mostlyce, Mambo-Foundation Mambo.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7213?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-7213 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2008-7213 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-7213 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-42xp-gpw5-93cm.