CVE-2011-0050 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the R parameter in the nonjs interface, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-0050?
CVE-2011-0050 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the nonjs interface (interfaces/nonjs.pm) in CGI:IRC before 0.5.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the R parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgiirc Cgi\.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0050?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2011-0050 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0050 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-2158-1, GHSA-xw49-5924-343v.