CVE-2011-2712 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters in Apache Wicket when multi-window support is enabled.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2011-2712?

CVE-2011-2712 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 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 Apache Wicket 1.4.x before 1.4.18, when setAutomaticMultiWindowSupport is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2712?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apache Wicket.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2712?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2712 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-2011-2712 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2712 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wjx9-6w47-93m3.

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