CVE-2012-5881: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Flash component infrastructure in YUI 2.4.0 through 2.9.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to charts.swf, a similar issue to CVE-2010-4207.
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The YUI library is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Flash component infrastructure. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using attack vectors related to charts.swf to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this YUI library vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this YUI library vulnerability is CVE-2012-5881.
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5881?
The severity of CVE-2012-5881 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.
What is affected by CVE-2012-5881?
The YUI library versions 2.4.0 to 2.9.0 are affected by CVE-2012-5881.
How does CVE-2012-5881 work?
CVE-2012-5881 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Flash component infrastructure in the YUI library.
Are there any references for CVE-2012-5881?
Yes, here are some references for CVE-2012-5881: [link1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56385), [link2](http://www.yuiblog.com/blog/2012/10/30/security-announcement-swf-vulnerability-in-yui-2/), [link3](http://www.yuiblog.com/blog/2012/11/05/post-mortem-swf-vulnerability-in-yui-2/).