CVE-2012-5337 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in JForum, requiring user interaction to execute.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-5337?
CVE-2012-5337 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jforum.page in JForum 2.1.9 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) action, (2) match_type, (3) sort_by, or (4) start parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5337?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jforum Jforum.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5337?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5337 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-2012-5337 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5337 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmcc-443w-qq4f.