Is CVE-2012-0767 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-0767 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-0767 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2012-0767 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0767?

CVE-2012-0767 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2012-0767

Published: June 8, 2022

EPSS:16.27%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:94.7th

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player contains a XSS vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Adobe Flash Player contains a XSS vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML.

Added to KEV: 2022-06-08Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-22

Required Action (CISA)

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

Risk Analysis

Adobe Flash Player contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject web script or HTML. Despite its age, this high-severity flaw has a high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation, making it a continued risk.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, confirming its real-world impact.

Recommended Action

Users should uninstall Adobe Flash Player as it is end-of-life and no longer supported. If removal is not immediately possible, ensure all web browsers and operating systems are fully updated to mitigate associated risks.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0767 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2012-0767 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.