CVE-2012-1792: XSS

Published May 27, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in osCommerce/OM/Core/Site/Setup/Application/Install/RPC/DBCheck.php in OSCommerce Online Merchant 3.0.2, when the software is being installed, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter to oscommerce/index.php, which is not properly handled in an error message. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability, since the ability to access oscommerce/index.php during installation may already imply administrator privileges.

Affected Software

5 affected components
osCommerce Online Merchant
osCommerce Online Merchant<=3.0.2
osCommerce Online Merchant=2.2
osCommerce Online Merchant=2.3.0
osCommerce Online Merchant=2.3.1

Event History

May 27, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1792?

CVE-2012-1792 has a medium severity rating because it allows for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1792?

To fix CVE-2012-1792, ensure you are using an updated version of OSCommerce that addresses this vulnerability and validate all user inputs.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2012-1792 facilitate?

CVE-2012-1792 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2012-1792?

CVE-2012-1792 affects users of OSCommerce Online Merchant versions up to and including 3.0.2 as well as specific earlier versions.

5

When was CVE-2012-1792 disclosed?

CVE-2012-1792 was disclosed in 2012, highlighting a vulnerability present during the installation process of OSCommerce.

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