CVE-2012-0272 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the merge parameter in Novell GroupWise WebAccess, requiring user interaction to execute.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0272?
CVE-2012-0272 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 19 Sep 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebAccess component in Novell GroupWise 8.0 before Support Pack 3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the merge parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0272 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-2012-0272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmw7-x5rv-p67w.