SB2012021101 - Cross-site scripting in phpLDAPadmin

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SB2012021101 - Cross-site scripting in phpLDAPadmin

Published: February 11, 2012 Updated: February 16, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2012021101
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0834)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in lib/QueryRender.php in phpLDAPadmin 1.2.2 and earlier when processing base parameter in a query_engine action to cmd.php. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References