CVE-2011-3978: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 04 2011(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in LightNEasy.php in LightNEasy 3.2.4 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) commentemail, (2) commentmessage, or (3) commentname parameter in a sendcomment action for the news page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lightneasy | =3.2.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45955
- http://osvdb.org/75262
- http://www.lightneasy.org/punbb/viewtopic.php?id=1464
- http://www.rul3z.de/advisories/SSCHADV2011-013.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8407
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519571/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3978?
CVE-2011-3978 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3978?
To fix CVE-2011-3978, update your LightNEasy version to the latest release that addresses these vulnerabilities.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-3978?
CVE-2011-3978 specifically affects LightNEasy version 3.2.4.
What types of attacks can result from CVE-2011-3978?
CVE-2011-3978 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of authenticated user sessions.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-3978?
CVE-2011-3978 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have access to the comment functionality.
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