# CVE-2012-1261: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/scrut\_fa\_exclusions.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow and sFlow Analyzer 8

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2020-01-09 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow and sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204 and other versions before 9.0.1.19899 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the standalone parameter.

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111791/Scrutinizer-8.6.2-Bypass-Cross-Site-Scripting-SQL-Injection.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18750
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52989
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74827
- https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/twsl2012-008-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-scrutinizer-netflow-sflow-analyzer/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18750

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