CVE-2011-5023 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search program's PATH_INFO in Pligg CMS.
- 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-2011-5023?
CVE-2011-5023 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pligg CMS 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the search program, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3986.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5023?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pligg Pligg Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5023?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5023 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-2011-5023 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5023 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x79-84j9-h76q.