CVE-2012-4936 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can perform clickjacking attacks on the Pattern Insight web interface by embedding it in a frame, requiring user interaction.

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-2012-4936?

CVE-2012-4936 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 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 web interface in Pattern Insight 2.3 allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a FRAME element.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4936?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Patterninsight Pattern Insight.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4936?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4936 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-2012-4936 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4936 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3c96-x4xm-9p54.

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