CVE-2011-3979 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the themename parameter in the theme module, requiring admin privileges to exploit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3979?
CVE-2011-3979 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2011. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ztemp/view_compiled/Theme/theme_admin_setasdefault.php in the theme module in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 build 3168, 1.2.7, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themename parameter in the setasdefault action to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zikula Zikula Application Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3979 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-2011-3979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3979 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3cc-gm9v-rc3h.