CVE-2012-20001

CVE-2012-20001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prestashop 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

Description

PrestaShop before 1.5.2 allows XSS via the "<object data='data:text/html" substring in the message field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-20001?
PrestaShop before 1.5.2 allows XSS via the "<object data='data:text/html" substring in the message field.
How severe is CVE-2012-20001?
CVE-2012-20001 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-2012-20001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-20001?
CVE-2012-20001 affects Prestashop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-20001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-20001 published?
CVE-2012-20001 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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