CVE-2011-5177: XSS

Published Sep 20, 2012
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/controller.php in eSyndiCat Pro 2.3.05 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) id parameter to the admins (2) blocks, (3) articles, or (4) suggest-category; or (5) sort parameter to the search page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
eSyndiCat eSyndiCat Pro=2.3.05

Event History

Sep 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5177?

CVE-2011-5177 is a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5177?

To fix CVE-2011-5177, you should update eSyndiCat Pro to version 2.3.06 or later, which resolves these XSS vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of eSyndiCat are affected by CVE-2011-5177?

CVE-2011-5177 affects eSyndiCat Pro version 2.3.05 and earlier versions.

4

What parameters are exploited in CVE-2011-5177?

CVE-2011-5177 can be exploited through the id parameter on admins, blocks, articles, suggest-category, and the sort parameter on the search page.

5

Is user input safety compromised by CVE-2011-5177?

Yes, CVE-2011-5177 compromises user input safety by allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, resulting in cross-site scripting.

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