CVE-2012-4531

Name: CVE-2012-4531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-31T16:55:03.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.0
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.1
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.2
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.3
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.4
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.5
Joomla	Joomla\!	2.5.6

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4531?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Joomla! 2.5.x before 2.5.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2012-4531?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4531?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-4531?

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Source: NVD / NIST