CVE-2012-2172 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager Profiler via the updateRegn parameter.
- 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-2012-2172?
CVE-2012-2172 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SoftwareRegistration.do in the Storage Manager Profiler in IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager before 10.83.xx.18 on DS Series devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the updateRegn parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2172?
It affects 18 products.
Products include Ibm Ds4100, Ibm Ds4200, Ibm Ds4300, Ibm Ds4400, Ibm Ds4500, Ibm Ds4700 and 12 more.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2172 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-2012-2172 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2172 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q33c-gmxm-rrhg.