How severe is CVE-2012-1021?

CVE-2012-1021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1021 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1021?

CVE-2012-1021 affects 4homepages 4images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1021?

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

When was CVE-2012-1021 published?

CVE-2012-1021 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1021

CVE-2012-1021 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 4homepages 4images 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: 4homepages 4images
Published: 2012-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/categories.php in 4images 1.7.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat_parent_id parameter in an addcat action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1021?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/categories.php in 4images 1.7.10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat_parent_id parameter in an addcat action.
How severe is CVE-2012-1021?: CVE-2012-1021 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1021 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1021?: CVE-2012-1021 affects 4homepages 4images. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1021?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1021 published?: CVE-2012-1021 was published on 2012-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:4homepages:4images:1.7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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