CVE-2009-2360 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backend parameter in the Horde Passwd module, potentially stealing user data or sessions.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-2360?
CVE-2009-2360 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jul 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 passwd/main.php in the Passwd module before 3.1.1 for Horde allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the backend parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2360?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Horde Passwd.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2360?
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-2009-2360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2360 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-1829-1, GHSA-cg5r-cv97-3vg7.