CVE-2012-1261

Name: CVE-2012-1261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-09T20:15:10.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow and sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204 and other versions before 9.0.1.19899 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the standalone parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/scrut_fa_exclusions.cgi in Plixer International Scrutinizer NetFlow and sFlow Analyzer 8.6.2.16204 and other versions before 9.0.1.19899 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the standalone parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.22%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Plixer	Scrutinizer Netflow \& Sflow Analyzer	<= 8.6.2.16204

References

http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111791/Scrutinizer-8.6.2-Bypass-Cross-Site-Scripting-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18750Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74827Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/twsl2012-008-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-scrutinizer-netflow-sflow-analyzer/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/111791/Scrutinizer-8.6.2-Bypass-Cross-Site-Scripting-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18750Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52989Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74827Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/twsl2012-008-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-scrutinizer-netflow-sflow-analyzer/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1261?

How severe is CVE-2012-1261?

CVE-2012-1261 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1261?

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