CVE-2012-3848 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 31 Jul 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Plixer Scrutinizer web console via various input vectors, potentially compromising user sessions.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2012-3848?

CVE-2012-3848 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web console in Plixer Scrutinizer (aka Dell SonicWALL Scrutinizer) before 9.5.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the query string to d4d/exporters.php, (2) the HTTP Referer header to d4d/exporters.php, or (3) unspecified input to d4d/contextMenu.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3848?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sonicwall Scrutinizer.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3848?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3848 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-2012-3848 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3848 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cg86-7v3m-87fw.