CVE-2012-2595 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 8 Jun 2012 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Siemens WinCC web applications, potentially compromising user sessions or data.

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-2012-2595?

CVE-2012-2595 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 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 unspecified web applications in Siemens WinCC 7.0 SP3 before Update 2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving special characters in parameters.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2595?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Wincc.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2595?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2595 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-2012-2595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwgh-p2g7-v5m3.