CVE-2012-5636: XSS

Published Oct 30, 2017
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Wicket 1.4.x before 1.4.22, 1.5.x before 1.5.10, and 6.x before 6.4.0 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to <script> tags in a rendered response.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Apache wicket=1.4.0
Apache wicket=1.4.1
Apache wicket=1.4.2
Apache wicket=1.4.3
Apache wicket=1.4.4
Apache wicket=1.4.5
Apache wicket=1.4.6
Apache wicket=1.4.7
Apache wicket=1.4.8
Apache wicket=1.4.9
Apache wicket=1.4.10
Apache wicket=1.4.11
Apache wicket=1.4.12
Apache wicket=1.4.13
Apache wicket=1.4.14
Apache wicket=1.4.15
Apache wicket=1.4.16
Apache wicket=1.4.17
Apache wicket=1.4.18
Apache wicket=1.4.19
Apache wicket=1.4.20
Apache wicket=1.4.21
Apache wicket=1.5.0
Apache wicket=1.5.1
Apache wicket=1.5.2
Apache wicket=1.5.3
Apache wicket=1.5.4
Apache wicket=1.5.5
Apache wicket=1.5.6
Apache wicket=1.5.7
Apache wicket=1.5.8
Apache wicket=1.5.9
Apache wicket=6.0.0
Apache wicket=6.1.0
Apache wicket=6.1.1
Apache wicket=6.2.0
Apache wicket=6.3.0

Event History

Oct 30, 2017
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-2012-5636?

CVE-2012-5636 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5636?

To fix CVE-2012-5636, upgrade to Apache Wicket version 1.4.22, 1.5.10, or 6.4.0 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-5636?

CVE-2012-5636 affects Apache Wicket versions 1.4.x before 1.4.22, 1.5.x before 1.5.10, and 6.x before 6.4.0.

4

Is CVE-2012-5636 a remote attack vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2012-5636 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

5

What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2012-5636?

CVE-2012-5636 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, where malicious scripts are executed in the context of a user's browser.

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