CVE-2012-4541: XSS

Published Nov 19, 2012
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Piwik before 1.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Matomo Matomo<=1.8.4
Matomo Matomo=1.0
Matomo Matomo=1.2
Matomo Matomo=1.2.1
Matomo Matomo=1.3
Matomo Matomo=1.4
Matomo Matomo=1.5
Matomo Matomo=1.5.1
Matomo Matomo=1.6
Matomo Matomo=1.7
Matomo Matomo=1.8
Matomo Matomo=1.8.1
Matomo Matomo=1.8.2
Matomo Matomo=1.8.3

Event History

Nov 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4541?

CVE-2012-4541 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on web security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4541?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4541, upgrade to Piwik version 1.9 or later to eliminate the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2012-4541 facilitate?

CVE-2012-4541 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages.

4

What versions of Piwik are affected by CVE-2012-4541?

CVE-2012-4541 affects all Piwik versions prior to 1.9, including versions 1.0 through 1.8.4.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2012-4541?

CVE-2012-4541 can be exploited by remote attackers with access to inject scripts through unspecified vectors.

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