How severe is CVE-2012-5316?

CVE-2012-5316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5316 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-2012-5316?

CVE-2012-5316 primarily affects Barracudanetworks Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5316?

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

When was CVE-2012-5316 published?

CVE-2012-5316 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5316

CVE-2012-5316 is a low-severity vulnerability in Barracudanetworks Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware 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: Barracudanetworks Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware
Published: 2012-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware 4.0.1.009 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) Troubleshooting in the Trace route Device module or (2) LDAP Username in the LDAP Configuration module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5316?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware 4.0.1.009 and earlier allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) Troubleshooting in the Trace route Device module or (2) LDAP Username in the LDAP Configuration module.
How severe is CVE-2012-5316?: CVE-2012-5316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5316 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-2012-5316?: CVE-2012-5316 primarily affects Barracudanetworks Spam & Virus Firewall 600 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5316?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5316 published?: CVE-2012-5316 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:barracudanetworks:spam_\&_virus_firewall_600_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:barracudanetworks:spam_\&_virus_firewall_600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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