CVE-2012-5903: XSS
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Simple Machines SMF=2.0.2
Event History
Nov 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
4
Which version of Simple Machines Forum is affected by CVE-2012-5903?
CVE-2012-5903 specifically affects Simple Machines Forum version 2.0.2.
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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.