How severe is CVE-2012-4950?

CVE-2012-4950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4950?

CVE-2012-4950 affects Patterninsight Pattern Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4950?

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

When was CVE-2012-4950 published?

CVE-2012-4950 was published on 2012-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4950

CVE-2012-4950 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Patterninsight Pattern Insight 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% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Patterninsight Pattern Insight
Published: 2012-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Keyword Search page in the web interface in Pattern Insight 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted characters that are not properly handled during construction of error messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4950?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Keyword Search page in the web interface in Pattern Insight 2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted characters that are not properly handled during construction of error messages.
How severe is CVE-2012-4950?: CVE-2012-4950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4950?: CVE-2012-4950 affects Patterninsight Pattern Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4950 published?: CVE-2012-4950 was published on 2012-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:patterninsight:pattern_insight:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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