How severe is CVE-2012-4819?

CVE-2012-4819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4819?

CVE-2012-4819 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Business Glossary. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4819?

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

When was CVE-2012-4819 published?

CVE-2012-4819 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4819

CVE-2012-4819 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Business Glossary 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Business Glossary
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.1 and 8.1.2, InfoSphere DataStage Operation Console, InfoSphere Administration, and Reporting and Repository Management Web Console in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4819?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.1 and 8.1.2, InfoSphere DataStage Operation Console, InfoSphere Administration, and Reporting and Repository Management Web Console in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4819?: CVE-2012-4819 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4819?: CVE-2012-4819 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Business Glossary. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4819 published?: CVE-2012-4819 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_business_glossary:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_business_glossary:8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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