How severe is CVE-2012-1984?

CVE-2012-1984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1984?

CVE-2012-1984 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1984?

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

When was CVE-2012-1984 published?

CVE-2012-1984 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1984

CVE-2012-1984 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Realnetworks Helix Server 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% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Realnetworks Helix Server
Published: 2012-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1984?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1984?: CVE-2012-1984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1984?: CVE-2012-1984 primarily affects Realnetworks Helix Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1984 published?: CVE-2012-1984 was published on 2012-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:14.2.0.212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_mobile_server:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_mobile_server:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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