CVE-2012-4928: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ow_updates/index.php in Oxwall 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to in

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-4928 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting oxwall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ow_updates/index.php in Oxwall 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the plugin parameter.

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	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2012-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: oxwall

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-15 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oxwall oxwall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison oxwall sudo apt install oxwall=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold oxwall

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

dnf --showduplicates list oxwall sudo dnf downgrade oxwall-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add oxwall

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: Oxwall 1.1.1 - 'plugin' 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-2012-4928?

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

Is CVE-2012-4928 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4928 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-2012-4928 affect?

CVE-2012-4928 affects oxwall. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ow_updates/index.php in Oxwall 1.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the plugin parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4928?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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