How severe is CVE-2012-2398?

CVE-2012-2398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2398?

CVE-2012-2398 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2398?

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

When was CVE-2012-2398 published?

CVE-2012-2398 was published on 2012-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2398

CVE-2012-2398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Owncloud
Published: 2012-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files/ajax/download.php in ownCloud before 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the files parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2269.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2398?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in files/ajax/download.php in ownCloud before 3.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the files parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2269.4.
How severe is CVE-2012-2398?: CVE-2012-2398 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2398?: CVE-2012-2398 primarily affects Owncloud. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2398 published?: CVE-2012-2398 was published on 2012-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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