CVE-2012-5911: XSS

Published Nov 17, 2012
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in blogs/blog1.php in b2evolution 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message body.

Affected Software

1 affected component
b2evolution b2evolution=4.1.3

Event History

Nov 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5911?

CVE-2012-5911 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for allowing remote attackers to exploit an XSS vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5911?

To fix CVE-2012-5911, upgrade to b2evolution version 4.1.4 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2012-5911 enable?

CVE-2012-5911 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious scripts into the message body.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5911?

Users of b2evolution version 4.1.3 are affected by CVE-2012-5911 due to the vulnerability in blogs/blog1.php.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-5911?

The potential impacts of CVE-2012-5911 include unauthorized access to user sessions, data theft, and the spreading of malware through injected scripts.

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