CVE-2012-2397: XSS
Published Apr 20, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ownCloud before 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert cross-site scripting (XSS) sequences via vectors involving contacts.
Affected Software
5 affected components
ownCloud ownCloud<=3.0.2
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud=3.0.1
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.0
ownCloud ownCloud Server=3.0.1
Event History
Apr 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2397?
CVE-2012-2397 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2397?
The vulnerability can be mitigated by upgrading to ownCloud version 3.0.3 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2397?
CVE-2012-2397 affects ownCloud versions 3.0.0 to 3.0.2.
4
What can attackers do with CVE-2012-2397?
Attackers can hijack user authentication and execute unauthorized requests that may introduce cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
5
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2397?
Yes, updating to ownCloud version 3.0.3 or higher provides a patch for CVE-2012-2397.