CVE-2012-0296: XSS

Published May 21, 2012
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.1
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.2

Event History

May 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0296?

CVE-2012-0296 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0296?

To fix CVE-2012-0296, upgrade Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.0.3 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-0296?

CVE-2012-0296 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the management GUI.

4

Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-0296?

Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0, 5.0.1, and 5.0.2 are affected by CVE-2012-0296.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-0296?

Information regarding CVE-2012-0296 can typically be found in security advisories from Symantec or security databases.

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