CVE-2012-4377
UnknownEPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4377 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.18.5 and 1.19.x before 1.19.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a File: link to a nonexistent image.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.18.5 and 1.19.x before 1.19.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a File: link to a nonexistent image.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | <= 1.18.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.19.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.19.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=686330Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853409Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-August/000119.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T41700Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=686330Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853409Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/mediawiki-announce/2012-August/000119.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T41700Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4377?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.18.5 and 1.19.x before 1.19.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a File: link to a nonexistent image.
How severe is CVE-2012-4377?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4377 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4377?
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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