# CVE-2014-5212: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nds/search/data in iMonitor in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP8 Patch 4 allows remote attackers

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-12-19 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in nds/search/data in iMonitor in Novell eDirectory before 8.8 SP8 Patch 4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rdn parameter.

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## References

- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=904134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534284
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031408
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20141219-0_NetIQ_eDirectory_iMonitor_XSS_Memory_Disclosure_v10.txt
- https://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=3426981

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