GeSHi XSS possible in the get_var function of /contrib/cssgen.php
The advisory, in context
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GeSHi up to 1.0.9.1. Affected by this issue is the function get_var of the file /contrib/cssgen.php of the component CSS Handler. The manipulation of the argument default-styles/keywords-1/keywords-2/keywords-3/keywords-4/comments leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Affected packages
Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.
Earlier releases through 1.0.9.1 (inclusive)
No fix recorded for this interval.
4 explicitly affected versions
v1.0.8.12, v1.0.8.13, v1.0.9.0, v1.0.9.1
View affected-version evidence
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