CVE-2012-5776: Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-5776 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting dokeos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dokeos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-01-29 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dokeos dokeos DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dokeos sudo apt install dokeos=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold dokeos

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

dnf --showduplicates list dokeos sudo dnf downgrade dokeos-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add dokeos

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-2012-5776?

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

Is CVE-2012-5776 being exploited?

CVE-2012-5776 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-2012-5776 affect?

CVE-2012-5776 affects dokeos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Dokeos 2.1.1 has multiple XSS issues involving "extra_" parameters in main/auth/profile.php.

How urgent is CVE-2012-5776?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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