CVE-2012-6523: XSS
First published: Thu Jan 31 2013(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in w-CMS 2.01 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the p parameter in the getMenus function in codes/wcms.php; or the COMMENT parameter in (2) blog.php, (3) guestbook.php, or (4) forum.php in codes/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wbce CMS | =2.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6523?
CVE-2012-6523 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6523?
Fix CVE-2012-6523 by updating to the latest version of w-CMS or by implementing input validation and output encoding to sanitize user input.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-6523?
CVE-2012-6523 affects w-CMS version 2.01.
Can CVE-2012-6523 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6523 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages.
What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2012-6523?
CVE-2012-6523 involves vulnerabilities in the getMenus function and several parameters in blog.php, guestbook.php, and forum.php.
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