How severe is CVE-2012-1826?

CVE-2012-1826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1826?

CVE-2012-1826 primarily affects Dotcms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1826?

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

When was CVE-2012-1826 published?

CVE-2012-1826 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1826

CVE-2012-1826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dotcms
Published: 2012-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dotCMS 1.9 before 1.9.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted (1) XSLT or (2) Velocity template.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1826?: dotCMS 1.9 before 1.9.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary Java code via a crafted (1) XSLT or (2) Velocity template.
How severe is CVE-2012-1826?: CVE-2012-1826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1826?: CVE-2012-1826 primarily affects Dotcms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1826 published?: CVE-2012-1826 was published on 2012-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:1.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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