CVE-2012-4989

OpenX 2.8.10 - Cross-Site Scripting via Parent Parameter in admin/plugin-index.php

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-4989. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenX by injecting a malicious script via the 'parent' parameter in the URL. The payload triggers an alert with the document cookie, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/plugin-index.php in OpenX 2.8.10 before revision 81823 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parent parameter in an info action.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by High-Tech Bridge · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37938

The exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OpenX by injecting a malicious script via the 'parent' parameter in the URL. The payload triggers an alert with the document cookie, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: OpenX 2.8.10
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable OpenX admin interface
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0065.html
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/50877
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79196
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/86092
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55860

Scores

EPSS 0.0439
EPSS Percentile 90.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
openx/openx 2.8.10
Published Oct 22, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026