How severe is CVE-2012-6557?

CVE-2012-6557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6557?

CVE-2012-6557 affects Zodiacdm Aboutme-plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6557?

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

When was CVE-2012-6557 published?

CVE-2012-6557 was published on 2013-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6557

CVE-2012-6557 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zodiacdm Aboutme-plugin 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% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Zodiacdm Aboutme-plugin
Published: 2013-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the AboutMe plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) AboutMe/RealName, (2) AboutMe/Name, (3) AboutMe/Quote, (4) AboutMe/Loc, (5) AboutMe/Emp, (6) AboutMe/JobTit, (7) AboutMe/HS, (8) AboutMe/Col, (9) AboutMe/Bio, (10) AboutMe/Inter, (11) AboutMe/Mus, (12) AboutMe/Gam, (13) AboutMe/Mov, (14) AboutMe/FTV, or (15) AboutMe/Bks parameter to the Edit My Details page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6557?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the AboutMe plugin 1.1.1 for Vanilla Forums allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) AboutMe/RealName, (2) AboutMe/Name, (3) AboutMe/Quote, (4) AboutMe/Loc, (5) AboutMe/Emp, (6) AboutMe/JobTit, (7) AboutMe/HS, (8) AboutMe/Col, (9) AboutMe/Bio, (10) AboutMe/Inter, (11) AboutMe/Mus, (12) AboutMe/Gam, (13) AboutMe/Mov, (14) AboutMe/FTV, or (15) AboutMe/Bks parameter to the Edit My Details page. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2012-6557?: CVE-2012-6557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6557?: CVE-2012-6557 affects Zodiacdm Aboutme-plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6557?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6557 published?: CVE-2012-6557 was published on 2013-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zodiacdm:aboutme-plugin:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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