CVE-2012-2446: XSS
Published Jul 9, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in tools/locallookup.php in the WebAdmin Portal in Netsweeper allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter in a lookup action.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Netsweeper Netsweeper
Event History
Jul 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2446?
The severity of CVE-2012-2446 is classified as medium, indicating it poses a moderate risk of exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2446?
To fix CVE-2012-2446, sanitize and validate user input for the group parameter in tools/local_lookup.php to prevent XSS attacks.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2446?
CVE-2012-2446 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-2446?
CVE-2012-2446 affects the Netsweeper WebAdmin Portal.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2012-2446?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2012-2446 by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the vulnerable parameter.