How severe is CVE-2012-6684?

CVE-2012-6684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6684?

CVE-2012-6684 primarily affects Redcloth Redcloth Library. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6684?

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

When was CVE-2012-6684 published?

CVE-2012-6684 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6684

CVE-2012-6684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redcloth Redcloth Library 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% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Redcloth Redcloth Library
Published: 2015-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6684?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-6684?: CVE-2012-6684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6684?: CVE-2012-6684 primarily affects Redcloth Redcloth Library. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6684 published?: CVE-2012-6684 was published on 2015-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redcloth:redcloth_library:*:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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