How severe is CVE-2012-5565?

CVE-2012-5565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5565?

CVE-2012-5565 primarily affects Horde Imp. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5565?

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

When was CVE-2012-5565 published?

CVE-2012-5565 was published on 2014-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5565

CVE-2012-5565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Horde Imp 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: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Horde Imp
Published: 2014-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/compose-dimp.js in Horde Internet Mail Program (IMP) before 5.0.24, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 4.0.9, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted name for an attached file, related to the dynamic view.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5565?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/compose-dimp.js in Horde Internet Mail Program (IMP) before 5.0.24, as used in Horde Groupware Webmail Edition before 4.0.9, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted name for an attached file, related to the dynamic view.
How severe is CVE-2012-5565?: CVE-2012-5565 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5565?: CVE-2012-5565 primarily affects Horde Imp. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5565 published?: CVE-2012-5565 was published on 2014-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:imp:5.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:*:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0:rc1:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0:rc2:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.1:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.2:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.3:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.4:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.5:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.6:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:horde:groupware:4.0.7:*:webamail:*:*:*:*:*

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