CVE-2012-10014 : A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Loca

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin 2.0 on WordPress. Affected is the function backend_localization_admin_settings/backend_localization_save_setting/backend_localization_login_form/localize_backend of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227232.

Published 2023-04-24 18:15:09

Updated 2024-05-17 00:51:47

Source VulDB

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Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)

Products affected by CVE-2012-10014

Kau-boys » Backend Localization » For Wordpress
Versions before (<) 2.0.1
cpe:2.3:a:kau-boys:backend_localization:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Matching versions

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-10014

EPSS FAQ

0.08%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 20 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-10014

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source	First Seen
4.0	MEDIUM	AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N	8.0	2.9	VulDB
Access Vector: Network Access Complexity: Low Authentication: Single Confidentiality Impact: None Integrity Impact: Partial Availability Impact: None
3.5	LOW	CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N	2.1	1.4	VulDB
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: None Integrity: Low Availability: None
3.5	LOW	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N	2.1	1.4	VulDB	2024-02-29
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: Required Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: None Integrity: Low Availability: None
6.1	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N	2.8	2.7	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: None User Interaction: Required Scope: Changed Confidentiality: Low Integrity: Low Availability: None

CWE ids for CVE-2012-10014

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

Assigned by: cna@vuldb.com (Primary)

References for CVE-2012-10014

https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/releases/tag/2.0.1

Release 2.0.1: fixing stable tag · wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization · GitHub
Release Notes
https://vuldb.com/?id.227232

CVE-2012-10014: Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin backend_localization.php localize_backend cross site scripting
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/commit/36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184

Adding version 2.0: Fixing shown language in the switching message. U… · wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization@36f457e · GitHub
Patch
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227232

CVE-2012-10014: Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin backend_localization.php localize_backend cross site scripting
Third Party Advisory

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-10014

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CWE ids for CVE-2012-10014

References for CVE-2012-10014