CVE-2009-5142 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 21 Aug 2014 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the src parameter in TimThumb, affecting users of vulnerable CMS plugins.

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-2009-5142?

CVE-2009-5142 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2014. 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 timthumb.php in TimThumb 1.09 and earlier, as used in Mimbo Pro 2.3.1 and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the src parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-5142?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Binarymoon Timthumb, Prothemedesign Mimbo Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-5142 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-2009-5142 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-5142 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv3f-r72j-7p98.