CVE-2012-4873 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file_download function of GNUBoard versions prior to 4.34.21, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating a medium attack complexity and potential for partial integrity impact, but no confidentiality or availability impact. While not actively exploited in the wild and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, a proof-of-concept exploit exists on ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.