CVE-2011-5160: XSS
First published: Sun Sep 09 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setup.php in OpenEMR 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the site parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEMR | =4.0.0 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.1.1 | |
| OpenEMR | =4.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-5160?
CVE-2011-5160 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5160?
To mitigate CVE-2011-5160, upgrade OpenEMR to a version later than 4.1.1 where the issue has been resolved.
What types of attacks can CVE-2011-5160 facilitate?
CVE-2011-5160 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that could compromise website integrity and user data.
Which versions of OpenEMR are affected by CVE-2011-5160?
CVE-2011-5160 affects OpenEMR versions 4.0.0, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1.
Is CVE-2011-5160 publicly known, and how can it be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2011-5160 is publicly documented, and it can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts via the 'site' parameter in setup.php.
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