CVE-2012-4043 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the login page, potentially stealing user sessions or credentials.
- 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-2012-4043?
CVE-2012-4043 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 global-protect/login.esp in Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Portal, Global Protect Gateway, and SSL VPN portals 3.1.x through 3.1.11 and 4.0.x through 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the inputStr parameter in a Login action.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4043?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Palo Alto Global Protected Gateway, Palo Alto Networks, Palo Alto Ssl Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4043 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-2012-4043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p78h-4qc6-4r6g.