CVE-2012-5099: XSS
Published Sep 23, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in list.php in PHPB2B 4.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter in a search action.
Affected Software
9 affected components
PHPB2B PHPB2B<=4.1
PHPB2B PHPB2B=1.0
PHPB2B PHPB2B=2.0
PHPB2B PHPB2B=3.0
PHPB2B PHPB2B=3.1
PHPB2B PHPB2B=3.2
PHPB2B PHPB2B=3.3
PHPB2B PHPB2B=3.4
PHPB2B PHPB2B=4.0
Event History
Sep 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5099?
CVE-2012-5099 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5099?
To fix CVE-2012-5099, it is recommended to upgrade to PHPB2B version 4.2 or later.
3
Which versions of PHPB2B are affected by CVE-2012-5099?
CVE-2012-5099 affects PHPB2B versions 4.1 and earlier, as well as versions 1.0 to 3.4.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5099?
CVE-2012-5099 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows for arbitrary web script or HTML injection.
5
Can CVE-2012-5099 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5099 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the q parameter in a search action.