CVE-2011-1168 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Konqueror via a crafted URL for an unavailable site, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2011-1168?
CVE-2011-1168 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 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 KHTMLPart::htmlError function in khtml/khtml_part.cpp in Konqueror in KDE SC 4.4.0 through 4.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URI in a URL corresponding to an unavailable web site.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kde Kde Sc.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1168?
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-2011-1168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85gj-974c-3vjj.