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SilverStripe 2.4.6 admin edit page lets content authors add script

CVE-2012-0976 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The EditForm used by administrators in SilverStripe version 2.4.6 lets users with Content Author rights place their own JavaScript or HTML into the Title field. If exploited, this can change what other users see when they view pages, potentially stealing information or spreading unwanted content. Apply the vendor’s update or patch to the EditForm component as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
silverstripe silverstripe 2.4.6
cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe:2.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/EditForm in SilverStripe 2.4.6 allows remote authenticated users with Content Authors privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Tit...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/EditForm in SilverStripe 2.4.6 allows remote authenticated users with Content Authors privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Title parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published2 Feb 2012
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-0976 · NVD
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