CVE-2009-3540 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cn parameter in listads.php, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3540?
CVE-2009-3540 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2009. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in listads.php in YourFreeWorld Ultra Classifieds Pro allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cn parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3540?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yourfreeworld Ultra Classifieds Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3540?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3540 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-2009-3540 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3540 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mp9-59jh-wm36.