CVE-2012-6667 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the shout parameter in the vBShout module for vBulletin.
- 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-2012-6667?
CVE-2012-6667 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2018. 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vbshout.php in DragonByte Technologies vBShout module for vBulletin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the shout parameter in a shout action.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6667?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dragonbyte-Tech Vbshout.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6667?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6667 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-2012-6667 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6667 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-27pp-94gr-r5v9.