Binarycanary · Timthumb · CVE-2009-5142
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
TimThumb versions 1.09 and earlier
**Description**
A cross-site scripting (XSS) issue allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the `src` parameter in the `timthumb.php` file. This can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts on the victim's browser.
**Recommendations**
For TimThumb versions 1.09 and earlier, avoid using the `src` parameter in the `timthumb.php` file until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `timthumb.php` file to minimize the risk of exploitation.