CVE-2009-4266 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 10 Dec 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter in the search functionality of the image hosting script.

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-2009-4266?

CVE-2009-4266 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in YABSoft Advanced Image Hosting (AIH) Script 2.2, and possibly 2.3, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4266?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yabsoft Advanced Image Hosting Script.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4266?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4266 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-2009-4266 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4266 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gmhq-f6h4-hxfh.