How severe is CVE-2012-0220?

CVE-2012-0220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0220 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-2012-0220?

CVE-2012-0220 primarily affects Ikiwiki. In total, 178 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0220?

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

When was CVE-2012-0220 published?

CVE-2012-0220 was published on 2012-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0220

CVE-2012-0220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ikiwiki 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: Ikiwiki
Published: 2012-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the meta plugin (Plugin/meta.pm) in ikiwiki before 3.20120516 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author or (2) authorurl meta tags.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0220?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the meta plugin (Plugin/meta.pm) in ikiwiki before 3.20120516 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) author or (2) authorurl meta tags.
How severe is CVE-2012-0220?: CVE-2012-0220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0220 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-2012-0220?: CVE-2012-0220 primarily affects Ikiwiki. In total, 178 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0220?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0220 published?: CVE-2012-0220 was published on 2012-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (178)

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