CVE-2012-5776

Name: CVE-2012-5776
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-29T15:15:10.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5776 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dokeos	Dokeos	2.1.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/02/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2012110007Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/02/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2012110007Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5776?

Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.

How severe is CVE-2012-5776?

CVE-2012-5776 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5776?

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