CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3508: XSS

First published: Sat Aug 25 2012(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in program/lib/washtml.php in Roundcube Webmail 0.8.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by using "javascript:" in an href attribute in the body of an HTML-formatted email.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3508?

    CVE-2012-3508 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3508?

    To fix CVE-2012-3508, upgrade Roundcube Webmail to a version newer than 0.8.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2012-3508?

    CVE-2012-3508 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious scripts into emails.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2012-3508?

    CVE-2012-3508 specifically affects Roundcube Webmail version 0.8.0.

  • Can CVE-2012-3508 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-3508 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted HTML-formatted emails.

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