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Core Medium Patch path listed CVE-2012-0287

WordPress Core <= 3.3 - Cross-Site Scripting

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-comments-post.php in WordPress 3.3.x before 3.3.1, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in a POST operation that is not properly handled by the "Duplicate comment detected" feature.

Quick Answer

CVE-2012-0287 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.4 Cross-Site Scripting issue affecting the Core WordPress. It affects Versions up to 3.3 and is fixed in 3.3.1.

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Published
Jan 03, 2012
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wordpress
Risk Profile
6.4 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Researchers
Joshua H
Hoang T.
Stefan Zimmerman
Chris K.
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

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Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.3.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2012-0287 is tracked for the Core WordPress as medium severity with CVSS 6.4. The affected range is Versions up to 3.3. Update WordPress to 3.3.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Scripting
Primary Fixed Version
3.3.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2012-0287
References
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/00376356-4a85-4898-a101-710e1cb5c6bb?source=api-prod
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Core
Software Slug
wordpress
CVE CVE-2012-0287
Patched Versions
3.3.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.3
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