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
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.