How severe is CVE-2012-5338?

CVE-2012-5338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5338 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-2012-5338?

CVE-2012-5338 affects Jforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5338?

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

When was CVE-2012-5338 published?

CVE-2012-5338 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5338

CVE-2012-5338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jforum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Jforum
Published: 2013-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in JForum 2.1.9 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the returnPath parameter in a validateLogin action to jforum.page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5338?: Open redirect vulnerability in JForum 2.1.9 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the returnPath parameter in a validateLogin action to jforum.page.
How severe is CVE-2012-5338?: CVE-2012-5338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5338 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-2012-5338?: CVE-2012-5338 affects Jforum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5338 published?: CVE-2012-5338 was published on 2013-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.zerodaylab.com/zdl-advisories/2012-5338.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jforum:jforum:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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