CVE-2012-4246 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into phpList admin pages, potentially compromising administrator accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4246?
CVE-2012-4246 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in lists/admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page parameter; or the (2) footer, (3) status, or (4) testtarget parameter in the send page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phplist Phplist.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4246 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-2012-4246 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4246 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p4f-ff4w-fr3w.