CVE-2011-2947 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Local Zone via a local HTML document, bypassing security restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-2947?
CVE-2011-2947 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 18 Aug 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the RealPlayer ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1 and 14.0.0 through 14.0.5 and RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Zone via a local HTML document.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2947?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2947 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-2011-2947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxp2-hpw9-6j23.