CVE-2012-2687
CVE-2012-2687 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Apache Http Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the make_variant_list function in mod_negotiation.c in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.3, when the MultiViews option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename that is not properly handled during construction of a variant list.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2687?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the make_variant_list function in mod_negotiation.c in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.4.x before 2.4.3, when the MultiViews option is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted filename that is not properly handled during construction of a variant list.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2687?
- CVE-2012-2687 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2687 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2687?
- CVE-2012-2687 primarily affects Apache Http Server. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2687?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2687 published?
- CVE-2012-2687 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00012.html
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201208.mbox/%3C0BFFEA9B-801B-4BAA-9534-56F640268E30%40apache.org%3E
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=136612293908376&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1591.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1592.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1594.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0130.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51607
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas2a2b50a0ca011b37c86257a96003c9a4f
- http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/CHANGES_2.4.3
- http://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/software/security/products-f/interstage-201303e.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujuly2013-1899826.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55131
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1627-1
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdf
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/56c2e7cc9deb1c12a843d0dc251ea7fd3e7e80293cde02fcd65286ba%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/84a3714f0878781f6ed84473d1a503d2cc382277e100450209231830%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8d63cb8e9100f28a99429b4328e4e7cebce861d5772ac9863ba2ae6f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/f7f95ac1cd9895db2714fa3ebaa0b94d0c6df360f742a40951384a53%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r05b5357d1f6bd106f41541ee7d87aafe3f5ea4dc3e9bde5ce09baff8%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r1d201e3da31a2c8aa870c8314623caef7debd74a13d0f25205e26f15%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r476d175be0aaf4a17680ef98c5153b4d336eaef76fb2224cc94c463a%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r57608dc51b79102f3952ae06f54d5277b649c86d6533dcd6a7d201f7%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r75cbe9ea3e2114e4271bbeca7aff96117b50c1b6eb7c4772b0337c1f%40%3Ccvs.httpd.apache.org%3E
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
- 221.161.235.168 (ipv4-addr)
- 124.6.178.98 (ipv4-addr)
- 106.51.92.114 (ipv4-addr)
- 103.20.122.54 (ipv4-addr)
- 144.22.150.242 (ipv4-addr)
- 222.99.52.202 (ipv4-addr)
- 211.253.10.61 (ipv4-addr)