CVE-2012-2918 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the v parameter in the upload engine, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2012-2918?
CVE-2012-2918 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 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 Upload/engine.php in Chevereto 1.91 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the v parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2918?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Chevereto Chevereto.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2918 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-2012-2918 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2918 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x348-x493-xr7c.