CVE-2011-0428 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 29 Oct 2019 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript via comments in ikiwiki, potentially executing code in victim browsers.

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-2011-0428?

CVE-2011-0428 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2019. 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) in ikiwiki before 3.20110122 could allow remote attackers to insert arbitrary JavaScript due to insufficient checking in comments.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0428?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ikiwiki Ikiwiki.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0428?

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-2011-0428 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0428 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-0428, GHSA-x76h-gppg-mrxv.