CVE-2012-1241

CVE-2012-1241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artonx.org Activescriptruby with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Description

GRScript18.dll before 1.2.2.0 in ActiveScriptRuby (ASR) before 1.8.7 does not properly restrict interaction with an Internet Explorer ActiveX environment, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code via a crafted HTML document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1241?
GRScript18.dll before 1.2.2.0 in ActiveScriptRuby (ASR) before 1.8.7 does not properly restrict interaction with an Internet Explorer ActiveX environment, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code via a crafted HTML document.
How severe is CVE-2012-1241?
CVE-2012-1241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1241 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1241?
CVE-2012-1241 primarily affects Artonx.org Activescriptruby. In total, 62 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1241?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1241 published?
CVE-2012-1241 was published on 2012-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (62)

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