XOOPS 2.0.18.1 fct cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in XOOPS 2.0.18.1. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation of the argument fct results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-3295. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in XOOPS 2.0.18.1 (Content Management System). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument fct with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in modules/system/admin.php in XOOPS 2.0.18.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fct parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was presented 07/25/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-3295 since 07/25/2008. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43965), Exploit-DB (32098) and SecurityFocus (BID 30330†). See VDB-43354 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Timelineinfo

07/21/2008 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2426 days 🔍
12/20/2025 +3931 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-3295 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43353
X-Force: 43965 - XOOPS admin.php cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 30330 - XOOPS Local File Include and Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 12/20/2025 17:27
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (48), 09/30/2018 09:11 (6), 12/20/2025 17:27 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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