How severe is CVE-2012-4972?

CVE-2012-4972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4972 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4972?

CVE-2012-4972 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4972?

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

When was CVE-2012-4972 published?

CVE-2012-4972 was published on 2012-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4972

CVE-2012-4972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Layton Technology Helpbox 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% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Layton Technology Helpbox
Published: 2012-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sys_solution_id, (2) sys_requesttype_id, (3) sys_problem_desc, (4) sys_solution_desc, (5) sys_problemsummary, (6) usr_Action_testing, (7) usr_Escalation, or (8) usr_Additional_Resources parameter to writesolutionuser.asp or the (9) sys_solution_id parameter to deletesolution.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4972?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Layton Helpbox 4.4.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sys_solution_id, (2) sys_requesttype_id, (3) sys_problem_desc, (4) sys_solution_desc, (5) sys_problemsummary, (6) usr_Action_testing, (7) usr_Escalation, or (8) usr_Additional_Resources parameter to writesolutionuser.asp or the (9) sys_solution_id parameter to deletesolution.asp.
How severe is CVE-2012-4972?: CVE-2012-4972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4972 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4972?: CVE-2012-4972 affects Layton Technology Helpbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4972?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4972 published?: CVE-2012-4972 was published on 2012-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:layton_technology:helpbox:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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