CVE-2012-5553 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users with specific permissions can inject arbitrary scripts into Drupal OM Maximenu module fields, potentially compromising other users.

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-2012-5553?

CVE-2012-5553 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 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 the OM Maximenu module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.44 and 7.x-1.x before 7.x-1.44 for Drupal allow remote authenticated users with the "administer OM Maximenu" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Menu Title (2) Link Title, (3) Path Query, (4) Anchor, or (5) vocabulary names.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Daniel Honrade Om Maximenu.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5553 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-2012-5553 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5553 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c27v-3j3h-5f3m.

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