CVE-2011-2711 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via filenames in cgit, potentially compromising other users' 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
- Available
What is CVE-2011-2711?
CVE-2011-2711 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 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 the print_fileinfo function in ui-diff.c in cgit 0.9.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename associated with the rename hint.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2711?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Lars Hjemli Cgit.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2711?
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-2011-2711 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2711 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wc45-7552-hh9r.