CVE-2012-4970 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Polycom HDX video endpoint web management interface.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-4970?

CVE-2012-4970 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jan 2013. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web management interface on Polycom HDX Video End Points with UC APL software before 2.7.1.1_J, and commercial software before 3.0.5, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4970?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Polycom Hdx System Software.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4970?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4970 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-2012-4970 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4970 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2p7g-6fmh-wpf3.

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