CVE-2012-3238

Name: CVE-2012-3238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-09T22:55:01.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Comment (optional)" field.. EPSS estimates a 3.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Backup/Restore component in WebAdmin in Astaro Security Gateway before 8.305 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Comment (optional)" field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

3.48%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Astaro	Security Gateway Software	<= 8.3
Astaro	Security Gateway	All versions
Sophos	Unified Threat Management Software	<= 8.3
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	110
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	120
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	220
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	320
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	425
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	525
Sophos	Unified Threat Management	625

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3238?

How severe is CVE-2012-3238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3238?

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Source: NVD / NIST