CVE-2012-6517
CVE-2012-6517 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Diy-cms 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% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Diy-cms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in DiY-CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) question parameter to in /modules/poll/add.php or (2) question or (3) answer parameter to modules/poll/edit.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6517?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in DiY-CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) question parameter to in /modules/poll/add.php or (2) question or (3) answer parameter to modules/poll/edit.php.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6517?
- CVE-2012-6517 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-6517 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6517?
- CVE-2012-6517 affects Diy-cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6517?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-6517 published?
- CVE-2012-6517 was published on 2013-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0213.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/112224/DIY-CMS-1.0-Poll-XSS-CSRF-SQL-Injection.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18804
- http://www.osvdb.org/81561
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53266
- http://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=518
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75229
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:diy-cms:diy-cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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