CVE-2009-2783

CVE-2009-2783 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xoops 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

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) op parameter to modules/pm/viewpmsg.php and (2) query string to modules/profile/user.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2783?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) op parameter to modules/pm/viewpmsg.php and (2) query string to modules/profile/user.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-2783?
CVE-2009-2783 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2783 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2783?
CVE-2009-2783 affects Xoops. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2783?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2783 published?
CVE-2009-2783 was published on 2009-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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