How severe is CVE-2012-2563?

CVE-2012-2563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2563?

CVE-2012-2563 affects Bloxx Web Filtering. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2563?

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

When was CVE-2012-2563 published?

CVE-2012-2563 was published on 2012-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2563

CVE-2012-2563 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bloxx Web Filtering 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% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bloxx Web Filtering
Published: 2012-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Bloxx Web Filtering before 5.0.14 allow (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via web traffic that is examined within the Bloxx Reports component, and allow (2) remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving administrative menu functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2563?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Bloxx Web Filtering before 5.0.14 allow (1) remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via web traffic that is examined within the Bloxx Reports component, and allow (2) remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving administrative menu functions.
How severe is CVE-2012-2563?: CVE-2012-2563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2563?: CVE-2012-2563 affects Bloxx Web Filtering. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2563?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2563 published?: CVE-2012-2563 was published on 2012-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bloxx:web_filtering:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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