How severe is CVE-2012-1004?

CVE-2012-1004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-1004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1004?

CVE-2012-1004 primarily affects Foswiki. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1004?

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

When was CVE-2012-1004 published?

CVE-2012-1004 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1004

CVE-2012-1004 is a low-severity vulnerability in Foswiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Foswiki
Published: 2012-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in UI/Register.pm in Foswiki before 1.1.5 allow remote authenticated users with CHANGE privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text, (2) FirstName, (3) LastName, (4) OrganisationName, (5) OrganisationUrl, (6) Profession, (7) Country, (8) State, (9) Address, (10) Location, (11) Telephone, (12) VoIP, (13) InstantMessagingIM, (14) Email, (15) HomePage, or (16) Comment parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1004?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in UI/Register.pm in Foswiki before 1.1.5 allow remote authenticated users with CHANGE privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text, (2) FirstName, (3) LastName, (4) OrganisationName, (5) OrganisationUrl, (6) Profession, (7) Country, (8) State, (9) Address, (10) Location, (11) Telephone, (12) VoIP, (13) InstantMessagingIM, (14) Email, (15) HomePage, or (16) Comment parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2012-1004?: CVE-2012-1004 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-1004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1004?: CVE-2012-1004 primarily affects Foswiki. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1004 published?: CVE-2012-1004 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.4:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.4:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*

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