CVE-2009-2006 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Dokeos via multiple parameters, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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-2009-2006?
CVE-2009-2006 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Dokeos 1.8.5, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) search_term parameter to main/auth/courses.php; the (2) frm_title and (3) frm_content parameters in a new personal agenda item action; the (4) title and (5) tutor_name parameters in a new course action; and the (6) student and (7) course parameters to main/mySpace/myStudents.php. NOTE: vectors 2 and 3 might only be exploitable via a separate CSRF vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2006?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dokeos Dokeos.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2006?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2006 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-2009-2006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g2cv-r3c9-79p9.