CVE-2009-3156 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via the Content type label field in the Drupal Date module, potentially compromising other users.

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-2009-3156?

CVE-2009-3156 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 10 Sep 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 the Date Tools sub-module in the Date module 6.x before 6.x-2.3 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users, with "use date tools" or "administer content types" privileges, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a "Content type label" field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3156?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Drupal Drupal, Karen Stevenson Date.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3156?

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-2009-3156 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3156 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xfg-6whq-qvgm, MINI-3h29-5325-ff37, MINI-v6hr-775h-6mh6.

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