CVE-2012-6040: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in users.php in File King Advanced File Management 1.4 allows remote

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6040 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting file king advanced file management. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in users.php in File King Advanced File Management 1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page 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	2012-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: convergine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-26 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

convergine file king advanced file management DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-king-advanced-file-management || rpm -q file-king-advanced-file-management || file-king-advanced-file-management --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-king-advanced-file-management sudo apt install file-king-advanced-file-management=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold file-king-advanced-file-management

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

dnf --showduplicates list file-king-advanced-file-management sudo dnf downgrade file-king-advanced-file-management-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add file-king-advanced-file-management

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: Advanced File Management 1.4 - 'users.php' 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-2012-6040?

file king advanced file management: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6040 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6040 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-2012-6040 affect?

CVE-2012-6040 affects file king advanced file management. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in users.php in File King Advanced File Management 1.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6040?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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