How severe is CVE-2012-4989?

CVE-2012-4989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4989?

CVE-2012-4989 affects Openx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4989?

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

When was CVE-2012-4989 published?

CVE-2012-4989 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4989

CVE-2012-4989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openx 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Openx
Published: 2012-10-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/plugin-index.php in OpenX 2.8.10 before revision 81823 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parent parameter in an info action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4989?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/plugin-index.php in OpenX 2.8.10 before revision 81823 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the parent parameter in an info action.
How severe is CVE-2012-4989?: CVE-2012-4989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4989?: CVE-2012-4989 affects Openx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4989 published?: CVE-2012-4989 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openx:openx:2.8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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