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ID:1433 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Slideshow Gallery - CVE-2012-5229
ID:1433 - Exploit for Cross-site scripting in Slideshow Gallery - CVE-2012-5229
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15399
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5229
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Slideshow Gallery
Slideshow Gallery
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in "css/gallery-css.php" when processing border parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially 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.