How severe is CVE-2012-5608?

CVE-2012-5608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5608 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-2012-5608?

CVE-2012-5608 primarily affects Owncloud Owncloud Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5608?

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

When was CVE-2012-5608 published?

CVE-2012-5608 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5608

CVE-2012-5608 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Owncloud Owncloud Server 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: Owncloud Owncloud Server
Published: 2012-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apps/user_webdavauth/settings.php in ownCloud 4.5.x before 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via arbitrary POST parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5608?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in apps/user_webdavauth/settings.php in ownCloud 4.5.x before 4.5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via arbitrary POST parameters.
How severe is CVE-2012-5608?: CVE-2012-5608 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5608 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-2012-5608?: CVE-2012-5608 primarily affects Owncloud Owncloud Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5608?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5608 published?: CVE-2012-5608 was published on 2012-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:owncloud:owncloud_server:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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