CVE-2012-4972 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via multiple parameters in Layton Helpbox, potentially stealing user data or hijacking sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4972?
CVE-2012-4972 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sys_solution_id, (2) sys_requesttype_id, (3) sys_problem_desc, (4) sys_solution_desc, (5) sys_problemsummary, (6) usr_Action_testing, (7) usr_Escalation, or (8) usr_Additional_Resources parameter to writesolutionuser.asp or the (9) sys_solution_id parameter to deletesolution.asp.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Layton Technology Helpbox.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4972 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-2012-4972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55x5-m23j-3fr2.