CVE-2012-4043
CVE-2012-4043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Global Protected Gateway 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% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Palo Alto Global Protected Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in global-protect/login.esp in Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Portal, Global Protect Gateway, and SSL VPN portals 3.1.x through 3.1.11 and 4.0.x through 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the inputStr parameter in a Login action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4043?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in global-protect/login.esp in Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Portal, Global Protect Gateway, and SSL VPN portals 3.1.x through 3.1.11 and 4.0.x through 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the inputStr parameter in a Login action.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4043?
- CVE-2012-4043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4043 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4043?
- CVE-2012-4043 primarily affects Palo Alto Global Protected Gateway. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4043?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4043 published?
- CVE-2012-4043 was published on 2012-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:global_protected_gateway:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:global_protected_gateway:3.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:global_protected_gateway:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:global_protected_gateway:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:ssl_vpn:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:ssl_vpn:3.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:ssl_vpn:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:palo_alto:ssl_vpn:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:palo_alto:networks:global_protect_portal:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:palo_alto:networks:global_protect_portal:3.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:palo_alto:networks:global_protect_portal:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:palo_alto:networks:global_protect_portal:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*
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