CVE-2012-4938 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner message in Pattern Insight.
- 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-2012-4938?
CVE-2012-4938 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web interface in Pattern Insight 2.3 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner message.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4938?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Patterninsight Pattern Insight.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4938?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4938 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-2012-4938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-785q-6cv4-2vm9.