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CVE-2008-5757: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in textarea/index.php in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.6 and earli...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in textarea/index.php in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Body parameter in an article action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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Textpattern CMS 4.0.6 and earlier reportedly allowed an authenticated user to place script or HTML into article body content. That could let a lower-privileged content user affect readers or administrators who view the content. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Textpattern deployments running 4.0.6 or earlier, especially where multiple authenticated users can create or edit articles. Modern or upgraded deployments are not shown as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy CMS risk, not an emergency internet-wide threat. Prioritize if the organization still runs old Textpattern sites with multiple authors, exposed admin access, or sensitive administrator sessions. Mitigation focus: Inventory Textpattern instances and identify versions 4.0.6 or earlier.; Check Textpattern vendor guidance or historical advisories for the corrected release.; Restrict article creation and editing to trusted users until remediated..

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