CVE-2012-0589

Name: CVE-2012-0589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-03-08T22:55:02.183+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0589 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0586, CVE-2012-0587, and CVE-2012-0588.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0586, CVE-2012-0587, and CVE-2012-0588.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 5.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/79968Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/79968Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0589?

How severe is CVE-2012-0589?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0589 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0589?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST