How severe is CVE-2012-1260?

CVE-2012-1260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-1260 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1260?

CVE-2012-1260 affects Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1260?

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

When was CVE-2012-1260 published?

CVE-2012-1260 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1260

CVE-2012-1260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/userprefs.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204, and possibly other versions before 9.0.1.19899, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the newUser parameter. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability, since an administrator might already have the privileges to create arbitrary script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1260?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/userprefs.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow & sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204, and possibly other versions before 9.0.1.19899, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the newUser parameter. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability, since an administrator might already have the privileges to create arbitrary script.
How severe is CVE-2012-1260?: CVE-2012-1260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-1260 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1260?: CVE-2012-1260 affects Plixer Scrutinizer Netflow & Sflow Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1260?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1260 published?: CVE-2012-1260 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plixer:scrutinizer_netflow_\&_sflow_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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