CVE-2012-1302: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in amMap 2.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1302 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting ammap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in amMap 2.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) data_file or (2) settings_file parameter to ammap.swf, or (3) the data_file parameter to amtimeline.swf.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ammap project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-12-28 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ammap project ammap DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ammap sudo apt install ammap=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo apt-mark hold ammap

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

dnf --showduplicates list ammap sudo dnf downgrade ammap-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ammap

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.

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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-2012-1302?

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

Is CVE-2012-1302 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1302 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-2012-1302 affect?

CVE-2012-1302 affects ammap. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in amMap 2.6.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) data_file or (2) settings_file parameter to ammap.swf, or (3) the data_file parameter to amtimeline

How urgent is CVE-2012-1302?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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