How severe is CVE-2012-1608?

No CVSS score has been assigned to CVE-2012-1608 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2012-1608?

CVE-2012-1608 affects the following packages: typo3/cms (Packagist), typo3/cms (Packagist), typo3/cms (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1608?

Update typo3/cms to 4.4.14 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2012-1608 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2012-1608 in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2012-1608 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Is CVE-2012-1608 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2012-1608 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2012-1608?

CVE-2012-1608 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 2.3%, placing it in the 83th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1608?

CVE-2012-1608 is classified as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2012-1608 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2012-1608 was published on May 17, 2022 and was last updated on November 8, 2023. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Not in CISA KEV

CVE-2012-1608 — cms

CVE-2012-1608 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in typo3/cms. A fix is available for typo3/cms — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Typo3 API XSS Vulnerabilities

Published

May 17, 2022

Updated

Nov 8, 2023

Affected

3 pkgs

Patched

3 / 3

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

2.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs83th percentile — riskier than 83% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

3 pkgs affected

🐘typo3/cms🐘typo3/cms🐘typo3/cms

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

The t3lib_div::RemoveXSS API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.

Affected Packages

3 total 3 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms`	≥ 4.4.0&&< 4.4.14	4.4.14`composer require typo3/cms:^4.4.14`
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms`	≥ 4.5.0&&< 4.5.14	4.5.14`composer require typo3/cms:^4.5.14`
🐘Packagist	`typo3/cms`	≥ 4.6.0&&< 4.6.7	4.6.7`composer require typo3/cms:^4.6.7`

Affected Products

1 product · 37 configurations

Application

typo3typo3

37 versions

4.4.04.4.14.4.24.4.34.4.44.4.54.4.64.4.74.4.84.4.94.4.104.4.11

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for typo3/cms, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update typo3/cms to 4.4.14 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2012-1608 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The `t3lib_div::RemoveXSS` API method in TYPO3 4.4.0 through 4.4.13, 4.5.0 through 4.5.13, 4.6.0 through 4.6.6, 4.7, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass the cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanism and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via non printable characters.

O3 Security · Impact-Aware SCA

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