CVE-2011-5026 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter in Winn GuestBook, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-5026?
CVE-2011-5026 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 the addPost function in data/functions.php in Winn GuestBook before 2.4.8d allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter to index.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5026?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Winn Winn Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5026 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-2011-5026 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5026 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p6cg-c78j-hqmv.