How severe is CVE-2012-6659?

CVE-2012-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6659 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-2012-6659?

CVE-2012-6659 primarily affects Phorum. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6659?

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

When was CVE-2012-6659 published?

CVE-2012-6659 was published on 2014-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6659

CVE-2012-6659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phorum 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: Phorum
Published: 2014-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Phorum before 5.2.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6659?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface in Phorum before 5.2.19 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2012-6659?: CVE-2012-6659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6659 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-2012-6659?: CVE-2012-6659 primarily affects Phorum. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6659 published?: CVE-2012-6659 was published on 2014-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.2:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.4:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.10:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.12:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.15:a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phorum:phorum:5.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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