CVE-2012-1608

CVE-2012-1608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Typo3 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1608?
The t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.
How severe is CVE-2012-1608?
CVE-2012-1608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1608 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-2012-1608?
CVE-2012-1608 primarily affects Typo3. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1608?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1608 published?
CVE-2012-1608 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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