CVE-2011-2406 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 11 Aug 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into HP OpenView Performance Insight, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-2406?

CVE-2011-2406 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP OpenView Performance Insight 5.3, 5.31, 5.4, 5.41, 5.41.001, and 5.41.002 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2406?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Openview Performance Insight.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2406?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2011-2406 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2406 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hvm5-9cf7-99q5.