CVE-2011-3642 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via plugin configuration directives in Flowplayer Flash, affecting TYPO3 and Mahara users.
- 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-2011-3642?
CVE-2011-3642 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2020. 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 Flowplayer Flash 3.2.7 through 3.2.16, as used in the News system (news) extension for TYPO3 and Mahara, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the plugin configuration directive in a reference to an external domain plugin.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3642?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flowplayer Flowplayer Flash.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3642?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3642 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-2011-3642 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3642 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5pqr-mwfx-8q8w.