CVE-2012-2889 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Google Chrome via frames, enabling universal cross-site scripting attacks.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2889?
CVE-2012-2889 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 26 Sep 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 Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving frames, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2889?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2889?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2012-2889 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2889 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xw43-24rr-hxcr.