CVE-2012-4839 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can conduct phishing attacks via a FRAME element in the OSLC interface, requiring user interaction to exploit.

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-2012-4839?

CVE-2012-4839 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 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

The OSLC interface in the Web Client (aka CQ Web) in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.9 and 8.0.0.x before 8.0.0.5 allows remote attackers to conduct phishing attacks via a FRAME element.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4839?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Rational Clearquest.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4839?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4839 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-2012-4839 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4839 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f3hj-4gx8-r4q6.

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