How severe is CVE-2012-2909?

CVE-2012-2909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2909?

CVE-2012-2909 affects Viscacha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2909?

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

When was CVE-2012-2909 published?

CVE-2012-2909 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2909

CVE-2012-2909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viscacha 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: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Viscacha
Published: 2012-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Viscacha 0.8.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text field in the Private Messages System, (2) Bad Word field in Zensur, or (3) Portal or (4) Topic field in Kommentar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2909?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Viscacha 0.8.1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) text field in the Private Messages System, (2) Bad Word field in Zensur, or (3) Portal or (4) Topic field in Kommentar.
How severe is CVE-2012-2909?: CVE-2012-2909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2909?: CVE-2012-2909 affects Viscacha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2909?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2909 published?: CVE-2012-2909 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:viscacha:viscacha:0.8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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