CVE-2012-0791 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Horde IMP and Groupware Webmail via various parameters, requiring user interaction to execute.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2012-0791?

CVE-2012-0791 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Horde IMP before 5.0.18 and Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 4.0.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) composeCache, (2) rtemode, or (3) filename_* parameters to the compose page; (4) formname parameter to the contacts popup window; or (5) IMAP mailbox names. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0791?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Horde Dynamic Imp, Horde Groupware Webmail Edition, Horde Imp.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0791?

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-2012-0791 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0791 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-2485-1, GHSA-2j7j-jvr9-h35r.

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