How severe is CVE-2012-5911?

CVE-2012-5911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5911 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-2012-5911?

CVE-2012-5911 affects B2evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5911?

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

When was CVE-2012-5911 published?

CVE-2012-5911 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5911

CVE-2012-5911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in B2evolution 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: B2evolution
Published: 2012-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in blogs/blog1.php in b2evolution 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message body.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5911?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in blogs/blog1.php in b2evolution 4.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message body.
How severe is CVE-2012-5911?: CVE-2012-5911 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5911 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-2012-5911?: CVE-2012-5911 affects B2evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5911 published?: CVE-2012-5911 was published on 2012-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:b2evolution:b2evolution:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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