CVE-2009-2920 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in Elvin bug tracker, potentially stealing user data or hijacking accounts.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2920?
CVE-2009-2920 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 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 Elvin 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) component and (2) priority parameters to buglist.php; and the (3) Username (4) E-mail, (5) Pass, and (6) Confirm pass fields to createaccount.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2920?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elvinbts Elvinbts.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2920?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2920 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-2009-2920 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2920 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78h8-6hmr-4752.