How severe is CVE-2012-0466?

CVE-2012-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0466?

CVE-2012-0466 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 164 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0466?

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

When was CVE-2012-0466 published?

CVE-2012-0466 was published on 2012-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0466

CVE-2012-0466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2012-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

template/en/default/list/list.js.tmpl in Bugzilla 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.9, 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.6, and 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.1 does not properly handle multiple logins, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive bug information via a crafted web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0466?: template/en/default/list/list.js.tmpl in Bugzilla 2.x and 3.x before 3.6.9, 3.7.x and 4.0.x before 4.0.6, and 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.1 does not properly handle multiple logins, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and obtain sensitive bug information via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2012-0466?: CVE-2012-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0466?: CVE-2012-0466 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 164 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0466 published?: CVE-2012-0466 was published on 2012-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (164)

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