Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6557
Potential exploit
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the AboutMe plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) AboutMe/RealName, (2) AboutMe/Name, (3) AboutMe/Quote, (4) AboutMe/Loc, (5) AboutMe/Emp, (6) AboutMe/JobTit, (7) AboutMe/HS, (8) AboutMe/Col, (9) AboutMe/Bio, (10) AboutMe/Inter, (11) AboutMe/Mus, (12) AboutMe/Gam, (13) AboutMe/Mov, (14) AboutMe/FTV, or (15) AboutMe/Bks parameter to the Edit My Details page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2012-6557
- cpe:2.3:a:zodiacdm:aboutme-plugin:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6557
0.35%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 54 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6557
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-6557
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-6557
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18911
Vanilla Forums About Me Plugin - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting - PHP webapps ExploitExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53631
Vanilla Forums AboutMe Plugin HTML Injection Vulnerabilities
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49207
Sign inVendor Advisory
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http://www.henryhoggard.co.uk/security/183/
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