Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-2446 is a cross-site scripting flaw in Netsweeper's WebAdmin Portal. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the local lookup function's group parameter. Business impact depends on whether the portal is reachable and used by administrators. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring, affected versions, or a named patch. Exposure is most likely where a Netsweeper WebAdmin Portal is deployed and reachable by administrators or remote users. Internet-facing administrative portals increase risk. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory must confirm actual Netsweeper deployments and versions. Treat this as a targeted administrative-portal risk, not a broad enterprise emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize if Netsweeper WebAdmin is internet-exposed, used by privileged administrators, or lacks current vendor updates. Mitigation focus: Check Netsweeper and CERT guidance for a vendor-supported fix or workaround.; Restrict WebAdmin Portal access to trusted networks or VPN users.; Apply least privilege to portal administrator accounts..
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