Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-3383

The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.
Published 2012-07-22 17:55:03
Updated 2012-09-18 03:35:07
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)

Products affected by CVE-2012-3383

Threat overview for CVE-2012-3383

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 443
IPs affected by CVE-2012-3383 2
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-3383

EPSS FAQ
0.45%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 75 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-3383

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
2.6
 LOW AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
4.9
2.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2012-3383

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2012-3383

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