How severe is CVE-2011-3979?

CVE-2011-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3979?

CVE-2011-3979 primarily affects Zikula Zikula Application Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3979?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3979 published?

CVE-2011-3979 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3979

CVE-2011-3979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zikula Zikula Application Framework with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zikula Zikula Application Framework
Published: 2011-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ztemp/view_compiled/Theme/theme_admin_setasdefault.php in the theme module in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 build 3168, 1.2.7, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themename parameter in the setasdefault action to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3979?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ztemp/view_compiled/Theme/theme_admin_setasdefault.php in the theme module in Zikula Application Framework 1.3.0 build 3168, 1.2.7, and probably other versions allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the themename parameter in the setasdefault action to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2011-3979?: CVE-2011-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3979?: CVE-2011-3979 primarily affects Zikula Zikula Application Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3979 published?: CVE-2011-3979 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zikula:zikula_application_framework:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zikula:zikula_application_framework:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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