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The Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/edituser.php in CMS Made Simple 1.10.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the email parameter (aka the Email Address field in the Edit User template). This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.
Overview
CVE ID: CVE-2012-1992 Published Date: 2012-04-11 Public Date: 2012-04-02 Severity: Medium Affected Versions: CMS Made Simple 1.10.3 and earlier Vulnerability Type: Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users of CMS Made Simple should update their software to a version that addresses this issue. It is recommended to upgrade to a version beyond 1.10.3 to mitigate the XSS vulnerability in admin/edituser.php. Additionally, users should sanitize input fields and validate user inputs to prevent malicious script injection.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-1992
- WebApp-Security Advisory: http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CMS-Made-Simple-1.10.3-XSS-Vulnerability2.txt
- SecurityFocus BID: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52850
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
