CVE-2012-2759 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via the callback parameter in the Login With Ajax plugin, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2012-2759?
CVE-2012-2759 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 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 login-with-ajax.php in the Login With Ajax (aka login-with-ajax) plugin before 3.0.4.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the callback parameter in a lostpassword action to wp-login.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netweblogic Login With Ajax.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2759 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-2012-2759 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2759 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gv4-fw33-jqcg.