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CVE-2012-5175: Kent Web Access Report lets attackers run scripts

CVE-2012-5175 · published 13 years ago

Summary

The Access Report feature in Kent Web version 4.2 and earlier can be tricked into inserting malicious code into web pages. This could let attackers execute unwanted actions in a user's browser, potentially stealing information or manipulating the site. Update to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch to stop this behavior.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
kent-web	access_report	<= 4.2 `cpe:2.3:a:kent-web:access_report::::::::`

Original advisory text

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in KENT-WEB ACCESS REPORT 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to access-log data.

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

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Timeline

Published6 Dec 2012

Updated3 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2012-5175 · NVD

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