CVE-2012-2253: XSS
First published: Sat Nov 24 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in group/members.php in Mahara 1.5.x before 1.5.7 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | =1.5-rc1 | |
| Mahara | =1.5-rc2 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.0 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.1 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.2 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.3 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.4 | |
| Mahara | =1.5.6 | |
| Mahara | =1.6.0 | |
| Mahara | =1.6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2253?
CVE-2012-2253 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2253?
To fix CVE-2012-2253, upgrade Mahara to version 1.5.7 or 1.6.2 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2253?
CVE-2012-2253 affects Mahara versions 1.5.x before 1.5.7 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2253?
CVE-2012-2253 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-2253 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2012-2253 can lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
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