CVE-2012-2243: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2243: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mahara 1.4.x before 1.4.5 and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an XML file with the xhtml extension, which is rendered inline as script. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2012-2244 to execute arbitrary code without authentication, as demonstrated by modifying the clamav path.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older Mahara sites could let an attacker upload a specially named XML file that the application renders as active browser script. That can compromise user sessions or content, and the CVE notes it can be chained with CVE-2012-2244 toward unauthenticated code execution. Exposure is limited to Mahara deployments in the stated vulnerable version ranges, particularly public-facing sites that accept uploaded files. The supplied affected CPE data is incomplete, so version inventory is essential. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing Mahara systems, especially if both CVE-2012-2243 and CVE-2012-2244 may be present. Treat standalone exposure as a credible web application compromise risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mahara 1.4.x to 1.4.5 or later.; Upgrade Mahara 1.5.x to 1.5.4 or later.; Review Mahara and Debian advisories for supported package guidance..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 24, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://mahara.org/interaction/forum/topic.php?id=4937CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.launchpad.net/mahara/+bug/1055232CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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