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4.3

Availscript Article Script lets attackers run malicious code

CVE-2008-4372 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The Availscript Article Script's articles.php page can be tricked into executing hidden web code when an attacker supplies a specially crafted aIDS value. This could let outsiders display false information, steal user data, or hijack user sessions on your site. Update the script to the latest version or apply the vendor's patch, and validate all input parameters to prevent unauthorized script execution.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
availscript availscript_article_script All versions
cpe:2.3:a:availscript:availscript_article_script:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in articles.php in AvailScript Article Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the aIDS parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in articles.php in AvailScript Article Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the aIDS parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published1 Oct 2008
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4372 · NVD
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