CVE-2012-3871 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via the header parameter in Open Constructor, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-3871?

CVE-2012-3871 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in data/hybrid/i_hybrid.php in Open Constructor 3.12.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the header parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3871?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openconstructor Project Openconstructor.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3871?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3871 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-2012-3871 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3871 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pgw-hvj7-xwg9.

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