Summary
phpMyFAQ is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.
An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.
Versions prior to phpMyFAQ 2.5.2 and 2.0.17 are vulnerable.
Solution
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2009-4040 -
CVSS Base Score: 4.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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