CVE-2012-5169 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into ATutor AContent via specific parameters in the file manager preview page.
- 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-2012-5169?
CVE-2012-5169 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 2012. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in file_manager/preview_top.php in ATutor AContent before 1.2-2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) pathext, (2) popup, (3) framed, or (4) file parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Atutor Acontent.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5169 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-2012-5169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffxp-qpqp-3m38.