CVE-2012-4998

Name: CVE-2012-4998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-19T19:55:08.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in starCMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in starCMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.66%

73.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Starcms	Starcms	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4998?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in starCMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.

How severe is CVE-2012-4998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4998?

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-2012-4998?

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Source: NVD / NIST