CVE-2012-4995 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the full_name parameter in LimeSurvey admin panel, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2012-4995?
CVE-2012-4995 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Limesurvey Limesurvey, published on 19 Sep 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 admin/userrighthandling.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the full_name parameter in a moduser action to admin/admin.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4995?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Limesurvey Limesurvey.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4995?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4995 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-2012-4995 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4995 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Limesurvey Limesurvey
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7338-3qqv-q9xh.