CVE-2012-6433: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 03 2013(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in e107_admin/newspost.php in e107 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that conduct XSS attacks via the news_title parameter in a create action.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| e107 CMS | =1.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6433?
CVE-2012-6433 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site request forgery attacks against e107 administrators.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6433?
To mitigate CVE-2012-6433, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of e107 that addresses this CSRF vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6433?
CVE-2012-6433 specifically affects e107 version 1.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-6433?
CVE-2012-6433 is classified as a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-6433 lead to XSS attacks?
Yes, CVE-2012-6433 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by hijacking administrator authentication.
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