CVE-2012-0589: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0589: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1, allows remote attacker...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0586, CVE-2012-0587, and CVE-2012-0588.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0589 is a WebKit cross-site scripting issue affecting Apple iOS before 5.1. A malicious web page could potentially inject script or HTML into affected browsing contexts. Business urgency is mainly for organizations still operating very old iOS devices or embedded workflows that depend on them. Exposure is limited to Apple iOS versions before 5.1 according to the source bundle. The affected product metadata is incomplete, so validate against Apple advisories and asset records before scoping broadly. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but pre-5.1 iOS devices are obsolete and should not handle sensitive business activity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Apple iOS devices to 5.1 or later where possible.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot be upgraded.; Check Apple advisory guidance before making operational decisions..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 8, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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