CVE-2012-1861: XSS
First published: Tue Jul 10 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Gold and SP1, SharePoint Foundation 2010 Gold and SP1, and Office Web Apps 2010 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted JavaScript elements in a URL, aka "SharePoint Script in Username Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office Web Apps | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 | =2010-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2010-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1861?
CVE-2012-1861 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1861?
To fix CVE-2012-1861, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SharePoint and Office Web Apps.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1861?
CVE-2012-1861 affects Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Foundation 2010, and Office Web Apps 2010.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1861?
CVE-2012-1861 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-1861 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2012-1861 remotely through crafted URLs.
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