CVE-2011-2712: XSS
First published: Mon Aug 29 2011(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Wicket 1.4.x before 1.4.18, when setAutomaticMultiWindowSupport is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified parameters.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.14 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.12 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.6 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.17 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.0 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.3 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.15 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.9 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.8 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.5 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.2 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.11 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.1 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.10 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.16 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.13 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.7 | |
| Apache Wicket | =1.4.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49290
- http://wicket.apache.org/2011/08/23/cve-2011-2712.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45727
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8357
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025976
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69394
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519398/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2712?
CVE-2011-2712 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2712?
To mitigate CVE-2011-2712, upgrade Apache Wicket to version 1.4.18 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What versions of Apache Wicket are affected by CVE-2011-2712?
CVE-2011-2712 affects Apache Wicket versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.17.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-2712 allow?
CVE-2011-2712 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through an XSS vulnerability.
Is the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2011-2712 easy to exploit?
The exploitation of the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2011-2712 may require knowledge of the application’s parameters, making it a concern for web application security.
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