CVE-2001-1212: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in catgy.cgi for Aktivate 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1212 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting aktivate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in catgy.cgi for Aktivate 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the desc parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.6% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-12-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aktivate

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-12-18 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aktivate aktivate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.03

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aktivate || rpm -q aktivate || aktivate --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aktivate sudo apt install aktivate=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.03> sudo apt-mark hold aktivate

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aktivate sudo dnf downgrade aktivate-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.03> sudo dnf versionlock add aktivate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Aktivate 1.0 3 - Shopping Cart Cross-Site Scripting

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1212?

aktivate: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1212 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1212 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-1212 affect?

CVE-2001-1212 affects aktivate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Cross-site scripting vulnerability in catgy.cgi for Aktivate 1.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript via the desc parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1212?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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