CVE-2012-2647
CVE-2012-2647 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yahoo Toolbar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Yahoo Toolbar
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Yahoo! Toolbar 1.0.0.5 and earlier for Chrome and Safari allows remote attackers to modify the configured search URL, and intercept search terms, via a crafted web page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2647?
- Yahoo! Toolbar 1.0.0.5 and earlier for Chrome and Safari allows remote attackers to modify the configured search URL, and intercept search terms, via a crafted web page.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2647?
- CVE-2012-2647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2647 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2647?
- CVE-2012-2647 affects Yahoo Toolbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2647?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2647 published?
- CVE-2012-2647 was published on 2012-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yahoo:toolbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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