Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in downloads.php in PHP-Fusion 7.02.04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat_id parameter.
CVE-2012-6043
NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 2%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 73.3%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 26, 2012
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (6)
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/108542/phpfusion70204-xss.txt
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51365
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72311
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/108542/phpfusion70204-xss.txt
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51365
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72311
Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-36541✓ verifiedFirst seen Jan 10, 2012
PHP-Fusion 7.2.4 - 'downloads.php' Cross-Site Scripting
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2012-6043?
CVE-2012-6043 is a none vulnerability published on November 26, 2012. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in downloads.php in PHP-Fusion 7.02.04 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cat_id parameter.
When was CVE-2012-6043 disclosed?
CVE-2012-6043 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 26, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-6043 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-6043 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 73.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-6043?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-6043, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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