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4.3

faq_ask module can let attackers run malicious code

CVE-2009-4516 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The FAQ Ask add‑on for Drupal versions 5.x and 6.x (before 6.x‑2.0) can be tricked into adding harmful web code that runs in a visitor’s browser. This could let an attacker steal information or change what users see on the site. Update the module to the latest version or remove it if you do not need the feature.

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
nanwich faq_ask 5.x-1.0
5.x-1.1
5.x-1.2
5.x-1.3
5.x-1.x
6.x-1.0
6.x-1.1
6.x-1.2
6.x-1.x
6.x-2.0
6.x-2.x
cpe:2.3:a:nanwich:faq_ask:5.x-1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FAQ Ask module 5.x and 6.x before 6.x-2.0, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the FAQ Ask module 5.x and 6.x before 6.x-2.0, a module for Drupal, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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
Published31 Dec 2009
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-4516 · NVD
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