CVE-2009-2009 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in Dokeos, potentially stealing user data or hijacking accounts.
- 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-2009-2009?
CVE-2009-2009 is a medium-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) curdirpath parameter to main/document/slideshow.php and the (2) file parameter to main/exercice/testheaderpage.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dokeos Dokeos.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2009 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-2009-2009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4x9-9v5g-7v88.