How severe is CVE-2012-6662?

CVE-2012-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6662?

CVE-2012-6662 primarily affects Jqueryui Jquery Ui. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6662?

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

When was CVE-2012-6662 published?

CVE-2012-6662 was published on 2014-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6662

CVE-2012-6662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jqueryui Jquery Ui 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jqueryui Jquery Ui
Published: 2014-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default content option in jquery.ui.tooltip.js in the Tooltip widget in jQuery UI before 1.10.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title attribute, which is not properly handled in the autocomplete combo box demo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6662?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the default content option in jquery.ui.tooltip.js in the Tooltip widget in jQuery UI before 1.10.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title attribute, which is not properly handled in the autocomplete combo box demo.
How severe is CVE-2012-6662?: CVE-2012-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6662?: CVE-2012-6662 primarily affects Jqueryui Jquery Ui. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6662 published?: CVE-2012-6662 was published on 2014-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_hpc_node:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jqueryui:jquery_ui:1.10.0:rc1:*:*:*:jquery:*:*

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