Vulnerability Description
ZPublisher.HTTPRequest._scrubHeader in Zope 2 before 2.13.19, as used in Plone before 4.3 beta 1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers via a linefeed (LF) character.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Plone | Plone | <= 4.2.2 |
| Zope | Zope | 2.5.1 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1194.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/zope2/+bug/930812
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/02Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1194.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/10/1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/zope2/+bug/930812
- https://plone.org/products/plone-hotfix/releases/20121106Patch
- https://plone.org/products/plone/security/advisories/20121106/02Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5486?
CVE-2012-5486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). ZPublisher.HTTPRequest._scrubHeader in Zope 2 before 2.13.19, as used in Plone before 4.3 beta 1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers via a linefeed (LF) character.
How severe is CVE-2012-5486?
CVE-2012-5486 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5486?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Plone Plone, Zope Zope.