CVE-2012-2711 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users with taxonomy permissions can inject scripts via the Drupal Taxonomy List module, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-2711?

CVE-2012-2711 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jun 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Taxonomy List module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.4 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with create or edit taxonomy terms permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to taxonomy information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2711?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nancy Wichmann Taxonomy List.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2711 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-2012-2711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-65c5-3vj4-jjjq.

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