How severe is CVE-2012-4246?

CVE-2012-4246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4246?

CVE-2012-4246 primarily affects Phplist. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4246?

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

When was CVE-2012-4246 published?

CVE-2012-4246 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4246

CVE-2012-4246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phplist 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phplist
Published: 2012-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in lists/admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page parameter; or the (2) footer, (3) status, or (4) testtarget parameter in the send page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4246?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in lists/admin/index.php in phpList before 2.10.19 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page parameter; or the (2) footer, (3) status, or (4) testtarget parameter in the send page.
How severe is CVE-2012-4246?: CVE-2012-4246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4246?: CVE-2012-4246 primarily affects Phplist. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4246 published?: CVE-2012-4246 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.8.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phplist:phplist:2.10.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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