CVE-2012-5906
CVE-2012-5906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Morequick Greenbrowser 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: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Morequick Greenbrowser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GreenBrowser 6.1.0117 and 6.1.0216 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the URI in an about: page or (2) the last visited URL in the LastVisitWriteEn function in function.js.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5906?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GreenBrowser 6.1.0117 and 6.1.0216 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the URI in an about: page or (2) the last visited URL in the LastVisitWriteEn function in function.js.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5906?
- CVE-2012-5906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5906 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5906?
- CVE-2012-5906 primarily affects Morequick Greenbrowser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5906?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5906 published?
- CVE-2012-5906 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lostmon.blogspot.com/2012/03/greenbrowser-about-dialog-xss-and.html
- http://osvdb.org/80636
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111252/GreenBrowser-6.1.x-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52767
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74474
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:morequick:greenbrowser:6.1.0117:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:morequick:greenbrowser:6.1.0216:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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