CVE-2012-4533: XSS

Published Nov 19, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the "extra" details in the DiffSource.getrow function in lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC 1.0.x before 1.0.13 and 1.1.x before 1.1.16 allows remote authenticated users with repository commit access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "function name" line.

Affected Software

4 affected components
viewvc ViewVC>=1.0.0<1.0.13
viewvc ViewVC>=1.1.0<1.1.16
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0

Event History

Nov 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4533?

CVE-2012-4533 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4533?

To fix CVE-2012-4533, upgrade to ViewVC version 1.0.13 or 1.1.16 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4533?

CVE-2012-4533 affects authenticated users with commit access in ViewVC version 1.0.x before 1.0.13 and 1.1.x before 1.1.16.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2012-4533 enable?

CVE-2012-4533 enables an attacker to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to exploitation through cross-site scripting.

5

Can CVE-2012-4533 affect Debian Linux systems?

Yes, CVE-2012-4533 can affect Debian Linux systems running vulnerable versions of ViewVC.

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