CVE-2012-2436: XSS
First published: Sun May 27 2012(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Pligg CMS before 1.2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) an arbitrary parameter in a move or (2) minimize action to admin/admin_index.php; (3) the karma_username parameter to module.php in the karma module; (4) q_1_low, (5) q_1_high, (6) q_2_low, or (7) q_2_high parameter in a configure action to module.php in the captcha module; or (8) the edit parameter to module.php in the admin_language module.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pligg CMS | ||
| Pligg CMS | <=1.2.1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.0-rc5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.1 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.0.4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.2 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.3 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.4 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.1.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =1.2.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.0 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.0-beta | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.5 | |
| Pligg CMS | =9.9.5-beta |
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Reference Links
- http://forums.pligg.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=15
- http://pligg.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pligg/trunk/modules/admin_language/admin_language_main.php?r1=2442&r2=2441&pathrev=2442
- http://pligg.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pligg?view=revision&revision=2440
- http://pligg.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pligg?view=revision&revision=2441
- http://pligg.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/pligg?view=revision&revision=2452
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45431
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49257
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-18/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53625
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53662
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75764
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75834
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23089
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2436?
CVE-2012-2436 has a severity rating that typically indicates the potential impact of cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, but the specific score can vary based on context.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2436?
To fix CVE-2012-2436, you should upgrade Pligg CMS to version 1.2.2 or later, where the vulnerabilities have been addressed.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2012-2436?
CVE-2012-2436 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to data theft or user session hijacking.
Is my version of Pligg CMS affected by CVE-2012-2436?
If you are using Pligg CMS versions before 1.2.2, your installation is vulnerable to CVE-2012-2436.
How can I protect my website from CVE-2012-2436?
To protect your website from CVE-2012-2436, ensure you're running the latest version of Pligg CMS and regularly check for security updates.
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