How severe is CVE-2012-6589?

CVE-2012-6589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6589 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6589?

CVE-2012-6589 affects Myrephp Myre Business Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6589?

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

When was CVE-2012-6589 published?

CVE-2012-6589 was published on 2013-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6589

CVE-2012-6589 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Myrephp Myre Business Directory 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Myrephp Myre Business Directory
Published: 2013-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in MYRE Business Directory allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the look parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6589?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in MYRE Business Directory allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the look parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-6589?: CVE-2012-6589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6589 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6589?: CVE-2012-6589 affects Myrephp Myre Business Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6589?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6589 published?: CVE-2012-6589 was published on 2013-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22711/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:myrephp:myre_business_directory:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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