CVE-2011-5159
UnknownEPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2011-5159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/configuration.php in Geeklog before 1.7.1sr1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sub_group parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4942.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/configuration.php in Geeklog before 1.7.1sr1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sub_group parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4942.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Geeklog | Geeklog | <= 1.7.1 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.5 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.6 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.7 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.8 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.9 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.10 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.3.11 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.4.0 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.5.0 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.5.1 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.5.2 |
| Geeklog | Geeklog | 1.35 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-5159?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/configuration.php in Geeklog before 1.7.1sr1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sub_group parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4942.
How severe is CVE-2011-5159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5159?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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