CVE-2012-2099 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via search parameters in Wikidforum, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2099?
CVE-2012-2099 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2013. 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Wikidforum 2.10 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) search field, or the (2) Author or (3) select_sort parameters in an advanced search.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2099?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wikidforum Wikidforum.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2099?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2099 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-2012-2099 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2099 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fm9x-22rp-jv6p.