CVE-2012-6684

Name: CVE-2012-6684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-08T01:59:01.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redcloth	Redcloth Library	<= 4.2.9
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://co3k.org/blog/redcloth-unfixed-xss-enBroken Link
http://jgarber.lighthouseapp.com/projects/13054-redcloth/tickets/243-xssThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/50Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3168Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/co3k/75b3cb416c342aa1414cIssue Tracking, Patch
http://co3k.org/blog/redcloth-unfixed-xss-enBroken Link
http://jgarber.lighthouseapp.com/projects/13054-redcloth/tickets/243-xssThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/50Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3168Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/co3k/75b3cb416c342aa1414cIssue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6684?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the RedCloth library 4.2.9 for Ruby and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a javascript: URI.

How severe is CVE-2012-6684?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6684?

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-2012-6684?

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Source: NVD / NIST