CVE-2012-2274

PivotX < 2.3.2 - Cross-Site Scripting via File Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2012-2274. PoCs published by High-Tech Bridge SA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in PivotX by injecting a JavaScript payload via the 'file' parameter in ajaxhelper.php. The payload executes arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in pivotx/ajaxhelper.php in PivotX 2.3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by High-Tech Bridge SA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37146

This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in PivotX by injecting a JavaScript payload via the 'file' parameter in ajaxhelper.php. The payload executes arbitrary script code in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PivotX 2.3.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target URL
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53434
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://pivotx.net/page/security

Scores

EPSS 0.0326
EPSS Percentile 86.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (8)
pivotx/pivotx 2.1.0
pivotx/pivotx 2.1.1
pivotx/pivotx 2.1.2
pivotx/pivotx 2.2.0 (4 CPE variants)
pivotx/pivotx 2.2.1
pivotx/pivotx 2.2.2
pivotx/pivotx 2.2.3
pivotx/pivotx < 2.3.2
Published Aug 13, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026