CVE-2011-3598 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters or titles, potentially stealing user data or hijacking 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-2011-3598?
CVE-2011-3598 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Oct 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 phpPgAdmin before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) a web page title, related to classes/Misc.php; or the (2) return_url or (3) return_desc parameter to display.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3598?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phppgadmin Phppgadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3598?
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-2011-3598 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3598 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-3598, GHSA-7rg3-7j2j-797w.