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CVE-2009-0603

3.5 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the Link module 5.x-2.5 for Drupal 5.10 allows remote authenticated users, with "administer content types" privileges, to inject arbitrary w…

Published Feb 16, 2009drupalCWE-79EPSS 0.87%

Overview

CVE-2009-0603 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting drupal link_module. It was published on February 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the Link module 5.x-2.5 for Drupal 5.10 allows remote authenticated users, with "administer content types" privileges, to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the description parameter (aka the Help field). NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupal. Update link_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-02/0036.htmlRefosvdb.org/51780Refsecunia.com/advisories/33835Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33642Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48553Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2009-02/0036.htmlRefosvdb.org/51780Refsecunia.com/advisories/33835Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33642Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48553

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0603?

CVE-2009-0603 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting drupal link_module. It was published on February 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-0603?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0603?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from drupal. Update link_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0603?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0603 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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