CVE-2012-6682: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in downloads/actions/editdownload.php in the DragonByte Technologies

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MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6682 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting vbdownloads module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in downloads/actions/editdownload.php in the DragonByte Technologies vBDownloads module 1.3.2 and earlier for vBulletin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mirrors[] parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2018-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dragonbyte-tech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-11 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dragonbyte-tech vbdownloads module DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vbdownloads-module || rpm -q vbdownloads-module || vbdownloads-module --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vbdownloads-module sudo apt install vbdownloads-module=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo apt-mark hold vbdownloads-module

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

dnf --showduplicates list vbdownloads-module sudo dnf downgrade vbdownloads-module-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add vbdownloads-module

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-2012-6682?

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

Is CVE-2012-6682 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6682 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-2012-6682 affect?

CVE-2012-6682 affects vbdownloads module. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in downloads/actions/editdownload.php in the DragonByte Technologies vBDownloads module 1.3.2 and earlier for vBulletin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mirrors[

How urgent is CVE-2012-6682?

Priority 41/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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