CVE-2012-4533 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewVC versions 1.0.x before 1.0.13 and 1.1.x before 1.1.16, specifically within the DiffSource._get_row function. This flaw allows remote authenticated users with repository commit access to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "function name" line. With a CVSS score of 4.3, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and medium complexity, potentially leading to information disclosure (integrity impact of partial). There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 1.0.0, < 1.0.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.1.0, < 1.1.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.