CVE-2012-3695 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Apple Safari via improper URL canonicalization, requiring user interaction to execute malicious code.
- 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-2012-3695?
CVE-2012-3695 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 25 Jul 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 WebKit in Apple Safari before 6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by leveraging improper URL canonicalization during the handling of the location.href property.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3695?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3695?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3695 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-2012-3695 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3695 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78qg-v89w-mcjr.