What is CVE-2012-5888?

CVE-2012-5888 is a low-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in b13/seo_basics (composer), affecting versions < 0.8.2. It is fixed in 0.8.2. Untrusted input is rendered as active markup in a victim's browser, which can run script in their session.

Which versions of b13/seo_basics are affected by CVE-2012-5888?

b13/seo_basics (composer) versions < 0.8.2 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-5888?

Yes. CVE-2012-5888 is fixed in 0.8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2012-5888 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2012-5888 in b13/seo_basics

Q: Which versions of b13/seo_basics are affected by CVE-2012-5888?

b13/seo_basics (composer) versions < 0.8.2 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2012-5888?

Yes. CVE-2012-5888 is fixed in 0.8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2012-5888 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-5888?

Upgrade b13/seo_basics to 0.8.2 or later.

CVE-2012-5888

CVE-2012-5888 is a low-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in b13/seo_basics (composer), affecting versions < 0.8.2. It is fixed in 0.8.2.

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Summary

Basic SEO Features (seo_basics) extension TYPO3 vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Basic SEO Features (seo_basics) extension before 0.8.2 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Impact

Untrusted input is rendered as active markup in a victim's browser, which can run script in their session. Typical impact: session or credential theft, and actions taken as the user.

Affected versions

b13/seo_basics (< 0.8.2)

Security releases

b13/seo_basics → 0.8.2 (composer)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Upgrade b13/seo_basics to 0.8.2 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5888? CVE-2012-5888 is a low-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in b13/seo_basics (composer), affecting versions < 0.8.2. It is fixed in 0.8.2. Untrusted input is rendered as active markup in a victim's browser, which can run script in their session.
Which versions of b13/seo_basics are affected by CVE-2012-5888? b13/seo_basics (composer) versions < 0.8.2 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-5888? Yes. CVE-2012-5888 is fixed in 0.8.2. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2012-5888 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2012-5888 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5888? Upgrade b13/seo_basics to 0.8.2 or later.