CVE-2012-2955 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the administrative interface of IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security via the query string.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2955?
CVE-2012-2955 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jul 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative user interface in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2955?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Ibm Lotus Protector for Mail Security, Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System, Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2955?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2955 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-2012-2955 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2955 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r585-h79x-2pcf.