CVE-2012-0933 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via PATH_INFO in admin pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-0933?

CVE-2012-0933 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Acidcat CMS 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.6, and possibly earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to (1) admin_colors.asp, (2) admin_config.asp, and (3) admin_cat_add.asp in admin/.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0933?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Acidcat Acidcat Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0933?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0933 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-2012-0933 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0933 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qp4w-3crr-q28r.

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