How severe is CVE-2012-4270?

CVE-2012-4270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4270?

CVE-2012-4270 affects Efrontlearning Efront. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4270?

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

When was CVE-2012-4270 published?

CVE-2012-4270 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4270

CVE-2012-4270 is a low-severity vulnerability in Efrontlearning Efront with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Efrontlearning Efront
Published: 2012-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in eFront 3.6.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject box of a message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4270?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in eFront 3.6.11 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject box of a message.
How severe is CVE-2012-4270?: CVE-2012-4270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4270?: CVE-2012-4270 affects Efrontlearning Efront. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4270 published?: CVE-2012-4270 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:efrontlearning:efront:3.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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