CVE-2012-3238: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3238: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gat...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Comment (optional)" field.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-3238 is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in Astaro Security Gateway WebAdmin. A malicious comment in the Backup/Restore area could cause script or HTML to run when viewed. Business urgency is mainly for organizations still operating legacy Astaro versions before 8.305. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Astaro Security Gateway versions before 8.305. Risk increases if WebAdmin is reachable by untrusted networks or if backup comments are handled by privileged administrators. Prioritize remediation if legacy Astaro Security Gateway systems remain in production or WebAdmin is internet-accessible. If no affected product is deployed, this is informational only. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Astaro Security Gateway deployments to version 8.305 or later if still in use.; Restrict WebAdmin access to trusted administrative networks and accounts.; Review vendor guidance before applying any compensating control..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 9, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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