CVE-2012-2536
CVE-2012-2536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Reflected XSS Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2536?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka "Reflected XSS Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2012-2536?
- CVE-2012-2536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2536 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2536?
- CVE-2012-2536 primarily affects Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2536?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2536 published?
- CVE-2012-2536 was published on 2012-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55430
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-255A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-062
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15781
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_configuration_manager:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:systems_management_server:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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