CVE-2012-6550: XSS

Published Mar 28, 2013
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ZeroClipboard before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via "the clipText returned from the flash object," a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1808.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Zeroclipboard Project Zeroclipboard<=1.0.7
Zeroclipboard Project Zeroclipboard=1.0.5

Event History

Mar 28, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6550?

CVE-2012-6550 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-6550?

To fix CVE-2012-6550, you should upgrade to ZeroClipboard version 1.1.4 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2012-6550?

CVE-2012-6550 is caused by improper handling of user-inputted data in the 'clipText' returned from the Flash object.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2012-6550?

CVE-2012-6550 affects users of ZeroClipboard versions prior to 1.1.4, specifically versions up to 1.0.7 and 1.0.5.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-6550?

The potential impacts of CVE-2012-6550 include unauthorized execution of arbitrary web scripts or HTML, which can lead to data theft or manipulation.

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