Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an XML file with the xhtml extension, which is rendered inline as script. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2012-2244 to execute arbitrary code without authentication, as demonstrated by modifying the clamav path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mahara | Mahara | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1055232
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1055232
- https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4937PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2243?
CVE-2012-2243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an XML file with the xhtml exte...
How severe is CVE-2012-2243?
CVE-2012-2243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mahara Mahara.