How severe is CVE-2012-5943?

CVE-2012-5943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5943 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5943?

CVE-2012-5943 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Inotes. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5943?

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

When was CVE-2012-5943 published?

CVE-2012-5943 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5943

CVE-2012-5943 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Inotes 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% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Inotes
Published: 2013-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM iNotes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving mail, aka SPR JDOE8ZZS9.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5943?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM iNotes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving mail, aka SPR JDOE8ZZS9.
How severe is CVE-2012-5943?: CVE-2012-5943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5943 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5943?: CVE-2012-5943 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Inotes. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5943?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5943 published?: CVE-2012-5943 was published on 2013-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_inotes:8.5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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