What is the severity of CVE-2011-4778?

CVE-2011-4778 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for substantial impact through cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4778?

To fix CVE-2011-4778, upgrade Splunk to version 4.2.5 or later.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4778?

CVE-2011-4778 affects Splunk versions 4.2.1 to 4.2.4.

Can CVE-2011-4778 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4778 can be exploited remotely by attackers who inject malicious web scripts or HTML.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4778?

CVE-2011-4778 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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CVE-2011-4778

medium

4.3

CWE

3/1/2012

7/8/2024

CVE-2011-4778: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 03 2012(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Splunk Web in Splunk 4.2.x before 4.2.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka SPL-44614.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Splunk Splunk	=4.2.3
Splunk Splunk	=4.2.2
Splunk Splunk	=4.2
Splunk Splunk	=4.2.4
Splunk Splunk	=4.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for substantial impact through cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4778?
To fix CVE-2011-4778, upgrade Splunk to version 4.2.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 affects Splunk versions 4.2.1 to 4.2.4.
Can CVE-2011-4778 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4778 can be exploited remotely by attackers who inject malicious web scripts or HTML.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for substantial impact through cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4778?
To fix CVE-2011-4778, upgrade Splunk to version 4.2.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 affects Splunk versions 4.2.1 to 4.2.4.
Can CVE-2011-4778 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-4778 can be exploited remotely by attackers who inject malicious web scripts or HTML.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4778?
CVE-2011-4778 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.