CVE-2011-5025 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 29 Dec 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Yaws wiki application via multiple parameters, potentially compromising user 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-2011-5025?

CVE-2011-5025 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the wiki application in Yaws 1.88 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the tag parameter to editTag.yaws, (2) the index parameter to showOldPage.yaws, (3) the node parameter to allRefsToMe.yaws, or (4) the text parameter to editPage.yaws.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5025?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Yaws Yaws.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5025?

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-2011-5025 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5025 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-5025, GHSA-c4xm-x354-cf8r.