How severe is CVE-2008-5942?

CVE-2008-5942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5942?

CVE-2008-5942 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5942 published?

CVE-2008-5942 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5942

CVE-2008-5942 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Modxcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Modxcms
Published: 2009-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5942?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in MODx before 0.9.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) the preserveUrls function and (2) "username input." NOTE: vector 2 may be related to CVE-2008-5939.
How severe is CVE-2008-5942?: CVE-2008-5942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5942?: CVE-2008-5942 primarily affects Modxcms. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5942 published?: CVE-2008-5942 was published on 2009-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:modxcms:modxcms:0.9.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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