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CVE-2009-3856: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default URI in news/ in Twilight CMS before 4.1 allows remo...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default URI in news/ in Twilight CMS before 4.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the calendar parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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CVE-2009-3856 is a cross-site scripting issue in older Twilight CMS sites. If a vulnerable public site is still running Twilight CMS before 4.1, an attacker could inject script or HTML through a calendar input in the news area, potentially affecting visitors or administrators. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Twilight CMS deployments older than 4.1 with the news/ route reachable. Organizations not running Twilight CMS, or running 4.1 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy web exposure issue. It is not shown as actively exploited, but any internet-facing pre-4.1 Twilight CMS instance should be fixed or retired because XSS can support account compromise and visitor targeting. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Twilight CMS deployments older than 4.1 where feasible.; If upgrade status is unclear, check archived vendor or maintainer guidance.; Restrict public access to legacy Twilight CMS news/ paths if they remain deployed..

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