CVE-2012-5169: XSS
Published Oct 22, 2012
·Updated
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in filemanager/previewtop.php in ATutor AContent before 1.2-2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) pathext, (2) popup, (3) framed, or (4) file parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ATutor AContent<=1.2
ATutor AContent=1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 22, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5169?
CVE-2012-5169 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5169?
To fix CVE-2012-5169, it is recommended to upgrade to ATutor AContent version 1.2-2 or later.
3
What parameters are vulnerable in CVE-2012-5169?
The vulnerable parameters in CVE-2012-5169 include pathext, popup, framed, and file.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5169?
CVE-2012-5169 affects users of ATutor AContent versions prior to 1.2-2.
5
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2012-5169?
CVE-2012-5169 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.