CVE-2012-6642: XSS

Published Apr 8, 2014
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ClipBucket 2.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the type parameter to viewchannel.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Clip-bucket Clipbucket=2.6

Event History

Apr 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6642?

CVE-2012-6642 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-6642?

To fix CVE-2012-6642, ensure that proper input validation and sanitization are implemented for the 'type' parameter in view_channel.php.

3

What impact does CVE-2012-6642 have on my application?

CVE-2012-6642 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially leading to data theft or user session hijacking.

4

Which versions of ClipBucket are affected by CVE-2012-6642?

CVE-2012-6642 affects ClipBucket version 2.6.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-6642?

There is no official patch available for CVE-2012-6642; remediation involves updating the application's code to prevent XSS attacks.

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