CVE-2009-4408

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in models.parser in PyForum 1.0.3 and possibly earlier versions, and possibly zForum, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted BBcode (1) img or (2) url tags, which are not properly handled when a post is viewed.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54855 vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/61051 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/37764 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508478/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4408?
CVE-2009-4408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4408?
To fix CVE-2009-4408, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4408 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-4408 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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