CVE-2009-4980 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 25 Aug 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via search and admin parameters in Photokorn Gallery, requiring user interaction to execute.

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-2009-4980?

CVE-2009-4980 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2010. 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 Photokorn Gallery 1.81 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) where[] parameter to search.php and (2) qc parameter to admin.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4980?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Keil-Software Photokorn Gallery.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4980?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4980 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-2009-4980 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4980 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fg73-qjmx-987v.