CVE-2009-2324 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 5 Jul 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via components in the samples directory of FCKeditor.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-2324?

CVE-2009-2324 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in FCKeditor before 2.6.4.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via components in the samples (aka _samples) directory.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2324?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fckeditor Fckeditor.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2324?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2009-2324 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2324 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3mf-mvv5-325h.