CVE-2012-0767VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2012-0767: Adobe Flash Player Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 6.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 93% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0767 (opens in a new tab)

Description

Adobe Flash Player contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.

Summary

CVE-2012-0767 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that enables remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML. The vulnerability is confirmed to have been exploited in the wild. No detailed version information or patch availability is provided in the available data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this XSS vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation campaigns.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users and administrators should consult Adobe's security advisories for updates and consider disabling or restricting Flash Player usage due to its known security risks.

Weaknesses

CWE-79Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:04:05 UTC

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