CVE-2012-4241
CVE-2012-4241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microcart Project Microcart 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% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Microcart Project Microcart
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microcart 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO or (2) query string to _admin/index.php or (3) first_name, (4) last_name, (5) cc, (6) exp, (7) cvv, (8) address1, (9) address2, (10) city, (11) state, (12) zip, (13) phone, or (14) email parameter to checkout.php, which is not properly handled in an error message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4241?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microcart 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) PATH_INFO or (2) query string to _admin/index.php or (3) first_name, (4) last_name, (5) cc, (6) exp, (7) cvv, (8) address1, (9) address2, (10) city, (11) state, (12) zip, (13) phone, or (14) email parameter to checkout.php, which is not properly handled in an error message.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4241?
- CVE-2012-4241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4241 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4241?
- CVE-2012-4241 affects Microcart Project Microcart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4241?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4241 published?
- CVE-2012-4241 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116714/Microcart-1.0-Checkout-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116721/Microcart-1.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/microcart-_admin-xss.html
- http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/microcart-checkout-xss.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55620
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78690
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78691
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microcart_project:microcart:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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