CVE-2012-4873

Name: CVE-2012-4873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-06T21:55:02.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4873 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file_download function in GNUBoard before 4.34.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file_download function in GNUBoard before 4.34.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sir	Gnuboard	<= 4.34

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4873?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file_download function in GNUBoard before 4.34.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-4873?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4873 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4873?

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Source: NVD / NIST