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CVE-2012-4270

3.5 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in eFront 3.6.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject box of a message.

Published Aug 13, 2012efrontlearningCWE-79EPSS 0.97%

Overview

CVE-2012-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting efrontlearning efront. It was published on August 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in eFront 3.6.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject box of a message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from efrontlearning. Update efront to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.org/files/112496/Efront-3.6.11-Cross-Site-Scripting-Shell-Upload.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53412Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75442Refpacketstormsecurity.org/files/112496/Efront-3.6.11-Cross-Site-Scripting-Shell-Upload.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53412Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75442

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4270?

CVE-2012-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting efrontlearning efront. It was published on August 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4270?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4270?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from efrontlearning. Update efront to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4270?

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