CVE-2012-5705: XSS
First published: Thu Nov 01 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the settings page (admin/settings/hotblocks) in the Hotblocks module 6.x-1.x before 6.x-1.8 for Drupal allows remote authenticated users with the "administer hotblocks" permission to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "block names."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.5 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.6 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.7 | |
| Justin Dodge Hotblocks | =6.x-1.x-dev | |
| Drupal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5705?
The severity of CVE-2012-5705 is categorized as moderate due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5705?
To fix CVE-2012-5705, update the Hotblocks module to version 6.x-1.8 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5705?
Remote authenticated users with the 'administer hotblocks' permission in affected versions of the Hotblocks module are vulnerable to CVE-2012-5705.
What types of attacks can CVE-2012-5705 facilitate?
CVE-2012-5705 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the injection of arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What versions of Hotblocks are impacted by CVE-2012-5705?
CVE-2012-5705 affects Hotblocks module versions 6.x-1.5, 6.x-1.6, and 6.x-1.7.
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