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4.3

starCMS index page lets attackers run malicious scripts

CVE-2012-4998 · published 14 years ago
Summary

The index.php page in starCMS does not properly check the q parameter, so a remote user can insert harmful web code that runs in a visitor’s browser. This can lead to stolen data, session hijacking, or defaced pages. Apply the vendor’s patch or update to a version where the input validation is corrected.

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
starcms starcms All versions
cpe:2.3:a:starcms:starcms:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in starCMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in starCMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.
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
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published19 Sep 2012
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-4998 · NVD
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