CVE-2012-1217 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the team parameter in multiple pages of the STHS v2 Web Portal.
- 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-2012-1217?
CVE-2012-1217 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in STHS v2 Web Portal 2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the team parameter to (1) prospects.php, (2) prospect.php, or (3) team.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1217?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simhl Sths V2 Web Portal.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1217 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-2012-1217 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1217 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5c92-3wqx-h2c3.