CVE-2012-4189

Name: CVE-2012-4189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-16T12:24:24.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Bugzilla 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.4, and 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4rc1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a field value that is not properly handled during construction of a tabular report, as demonstrated by the Version field.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Bugzilla 4.1.x and 4.2.x before 4.2.4, and 4.3.x and 4.4.x before 4.4rc1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a field value that is not properly handled during construction of a tabular report, as demonstrated by the Version field.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.1.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.2.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3.1
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3.2
Mozilla	Bugzilla	4.3.3

References

http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.11/Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:066
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790296Exploit, Patch
http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.6.11/Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:066
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790296Exploit, Patch

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4189?

How severe is CVE-2012-4189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4189?

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