# CVE-2012-5169: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in file\_manager/preview\_top.php in ATutor AContent before 1.2-2 allow remote attackers t

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-10-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in file_manager/preview_top.php in ATutor AContent before 1.2-2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) pathext, (2) popup, (3) framed, or (4) file parameter.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56100
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0095.html
- http://update.atutor.ca/acontent/patch/1_2/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79463
- http://osvdb.org/86426
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51034
- https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23117

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