CVE-2012-1253 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via embedded image attachments in Roundcube Webmail when using Internet Explorer.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2012-1253?
CVE-2012-1253 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail, published on 4 Jun 2012. 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 Roundcube Webmail before 0.7, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an embedded image attachment.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Roundcube Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1253?
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-2012-1253 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1253 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Roundcube Webmail
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-1253, GHSA-3mvr-3jc2-mgf4.