CVE-2011-4510 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Siemens HMI web servers, potentially compromising user sessions or data.

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-2011-4510?

CVE-2011-4510 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Feb 2012. 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 the HMI web server in Siemens WinCC flexible 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008 before SP3; WinCC V11 (aka TIA portal) before SP2 Update 1; the TP, OP, MP, Comfort Panels, and Mobile Panels SIMATIC HMI panels; WinCC V11 Runtime Advanced; and WinCC flexible Runtime allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4511.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4510?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Siemens Simatic Hmi Panels, Siemens Wincc, Siemens Wincc Flexible, Siemens Wincc Flexible Runtime, Siemens Wincc Runtime Advanced.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4510?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4510 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-2011-4510 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4510 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xg5m-r959-p6hh.

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