CVE-2014-5212 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rdn parameter in Novell eDirectory's iMonitor search interface.
- 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-2014-5212?
CVE-2014-5212 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Novell Edirectory, published on 19 Dec 2014. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nds/search/data in iMonitor in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP8 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rdn parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-5212?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5212?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-5212 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-2014-5212 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-5212 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Edirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hw8g-vh8m-cw63.