CVE-2012-6682 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mirrors parameter in the vBDownloads module, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2012-6682?
CVE-2012-6682 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 downloads/actions/editdownload.php in the DragonByte Technologies vBDownloads module 1.3.2 and earlier for vBulletin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mirrors[] parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6682?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dragonbyte-Tech Vbdownloads Module.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6682 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-2012-6682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22mv-mf8m-fv9w.