Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6556
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the FirstLastNames plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) User/FirstName or (2) User/LastName parameter to the edit user page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6556
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.41%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 73 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6556
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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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-2012-6556
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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-2012-6556
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http://www.henryhoggard.co.uk/security/197
Page Does Not Exist...
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http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18912
Vanilla FirstLastNames 1.3.2 Plugin - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting - PHP webapps Exploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53637
Vanilla Forums FirstLastNames Plugin Multiple HTML Injection Vulnerabilities
Products affected by CVE-2012-6556
- cpe:2.3:a:jspautsch:firstlastnames:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*