low
2.6
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2687: XSS

First published: Wed Aug 22 2012(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the make_variant_list function in mod_negotiation.c in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.3, when the MultiViews option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename that is not properly handled during construction of a variant list.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server=2.2.0
Apache Http Server=2.2.1
Apache Http Server=2.2.2
Apache Http Server=2.2.3
Apache Http Server=2.2.4
Apache Http Server=2.2.6
Apache Http Server=2.2.8
Apache Http Server=2.2.9
Apache Http Server=2.2.10
Apache Http Server=2.2.11
Apache Http Server=2.2.12
Apache Http Server=2.2.13
Apache Http Server=2.2.14
Apache Http Server=2.2.15
Apache Http Server=2.2.16
Apache Http Server=2.2.17
Apache Http Server=2.2.18
Apache Http Server=2.2.19
Apache Http Server=2.2.20
Apache Http Server=2.2.21
Apache Http Server=2.2.22
Apache Http Server=2.2.23
Apache Http Server=2.4.0
Apache Http Server=2.4.1
Apache Http Server=2.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2012-2687?

    CVE-2012-2687 affects Apache HTTP Server versions 2.4.x before 2.4.3 and multiple versions in the 2.2.x series.

  • What is CVE-2012-2687?

    CVE-2012-2687 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML due to multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the mod_negotiation module.

  • Is CVE-2012-2687 a high severity vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2687 is considered a significant security risk due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2687?

    To resolve CVE-2012-2687, you should upgrade your Apache HTTP Server to version 2.4.3 or later, or to a secure 2.2.x version.

  • What specific functionality in Apache is exploited by CVE-2012-2687?

    CVE-2012-2687 targets the make_variant_list function in the mod_negotiation module when the MultiViews option is enabled.

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