CVE-2011-2771 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via URI attributes or External Feed components, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2011-2771?
CVE-2011-2771 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mahara Mahara, published on 15 Nov 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mahara before 1.4.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to (1) URI attributes and (2) the External Feed component, as demonstrated by the guid element in an RSS feed.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2771?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mahara Mahara.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2771?
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-2011-2771 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2771 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Mahara Mahara
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rg33-jc9v-hm8q.