CVE-2009-3299 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the resume blocktype, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-3299?
CVE-2009-3299 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mahara Mahara, published on 3 Nov 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 resume blocktype in Mahara before 1.0.13, and 1.1.x before 1.1.7, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mahara Mahara.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3299?
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-2009-3299 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3299 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mahara Mahara
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rgv-v89r-wjff.