CVE-2012-3251 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into HP Service Manager Web Tier, potentially compromising user sessions and data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2012-3251?

CVE-2012-3251 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP Service Manager Web Tier 7.11, 9.21, and 9.30, and HP Service Center Web Tier 6.28, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3251?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Service Center Web Tier, Hp Service Manager Web Tier.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3251?

Apply the vendor's patch.

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-2012-3251 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3251 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwmm-vgqw-2w28.

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