Vulnerability Description
The bbcode plugin in TinyMCE 3.5.8 does not properly enforce the TinyMCE security policy for the (1) encoding directive and (2) valid_elements attribute, which allows attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors, as demonstrated using a textarea element.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tinymce | Tinymce | 3.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/91130
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120750/TinyMCE-3.5.8-Cross-Site-Scripting.hExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/114Exploit
- http://www.madirish.net/554Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58424
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82744
- http://osvdb.org/91130
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120750/TinyMCE-3.5.8-Cross-Site-Scripting.hExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/114Exploit
- http://www.madirish.net/554Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58424
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82744
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4230?
CVE-2012-4230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The bbcode plugin in TinyMCE 3.5.8 does not properly enforce the TinyMCE security policy for the (1) encoding directive and (2) valid_elements attribute, which allows attackers to conduct cross-site s...
How severe is CVE-2012-4230?
CVE-2012-4230 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-2012-4230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tinymce Tinymce.