CVE-2012-0474: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0474: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the docshell implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the docshell implementation in Mozilla Firefox 4.x through 11.0, Firefox ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, Thunderbird 5.0 through 11.0, Thunderbird ESR 10.x before 10.0.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.9 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to short-circuited page loads, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0474 is a Universal XSS issue in older Mozilla browser and mail products. A remote attacker could cause arbitrary web script or HTML to run through docshell page-load behavior. The risk is mainly legacy exposure: current supported versions should not be in the affected ranges, but unmanaged old desktops or servers may still matter. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running very old Mozilla clients, legacy Linux packages, or unmanaged endpoints. Internet browsing and HTML email handling increase relevance. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs beyond the Mozilla product/version ranges in the CVE description. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Mozilla software remains in use. The vulnerability is serious in impact, but the affected software is old; urgency depends on asset inventory findings and whether those clients touch untrusted web or email content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox beyond 11.0 or to a supported current release.; Upgrade Firefox ESR 10.x to at least 10.0.4 or later.; Upgrade Thunderbird beyond 11.0 or ESR to at least 10.0.4..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=737307CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16107CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=687745CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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