CVE-2012-4037 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Transmission web client via malicious torrent file fields, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2012-4037?
CVE-2012-4037 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web client in Transmission before 2.61 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) comment, (2) created by, or (3) name field in a torrent file.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4037?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Transmissionbt Transmission.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4037?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2012-4037 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4037 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4037, GHSA-h482-xp8j-m69c.