CVE-2012-4995: XSS

Published Sep 19, 2012
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/userrighthandling.php in LimeSurvey before 1.91+ Build 120224 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the fullname parameter in a moduser action to admin/admin.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Limesurvey LimeSurvey<=1.91\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.01
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.50
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.52
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.53\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.70\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.71\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.72
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.80\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.81\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.82\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.85
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.86
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.87\+
Limesurvey LimeSurvey=1.90\+

Event History

Sep 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4995?

CVE-2012-4995 is considered a medium-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4995?

To fix CVE-2012-4995, upgrade LimeSurvey to version 1.91+ Build 120224 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4995?

CVE-2012-4995 affects multiple versions of LimeSurvey, including versions prior to 1.91+ and specific versions like 1.50, 1.52, and 1.87+.

4

Can CVE-2012-4995 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4995 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the full_name parameter.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2012-4995?

The potential impact of CVE-2012-4995 includes unauthorized injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can lead to session hijacking or web page manipulation.

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