CVE-2012-4043: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4043: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in global-protect/login.esp in Palo Alto Networks Global Protect P...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in global-protect/login.esp in Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Portal, Global Protect Gateway, and SSL VPN portals 3.1.x through 3.1.11 and 4.0.x through 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the inputStr parameter in a Login action.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a cross-site scripting flaw in older Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect and SSL VPN web portals. An attacker could inject script or HTML into the login page flow, creating risk for users who interact with an affected portal. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal, GlobalProtect Gateway, or SSL VPN portal versions 3.1.x through 3.1.11 or 4.0.x through 4.0.5 remain reachable, especially as user-facing remote-access login portals. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but remote-access portals are sensitive entry points and affected versions should be retired or remediated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory Palo Alto GlobalProtect Portal, Gateway, and SSL VPN portal versions.; Check Palo Alto Networks guidance for CVE-2012-4043 or the affected legacy releases.; Remediate any 3.1.x through 3.1.11 or 4.0.x through 4.0.5 deployments per vendor direction..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 26, 2012, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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