CVE-2012-5903: XSS
First published: Sat Nov 17 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the scheduled parameter to index.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machine Forum | =2.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5903?
CVE-2012-5903 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5903?
To fix CVE-2012-5903, upgrade to Simple Machines Forum version 2.0.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-5903 allow?
CVE-2012-5903 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Which version of Simple Machines Forum is affected by CVE-2012-5903?
CVE-2012-5903 specifically affects Simple Machines Forum version 2.0.2.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2012-5903?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2012-5903 by manipulating the scheduled parameter in index.php to execute malicious scripts.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
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- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/weakness
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/simple machines
- canonical/simple machine forum
- version/simple machine forum/2.0.2