CVE-2011-5303 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cms_username cookie in Spitfire CMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2011-5303?
CVE-2011-5303 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jan 2015. 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 Spitfire CMS 1.0.436 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a cms_username cookie.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Clausmuus Spitfire.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5303 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-2011-5303 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-5303 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85xw-3959-c57v.