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CVE-2012-3383

2.6 · LOW

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 allo…

Published Jul 22, 2012wordpressCWE-264EPSS 3.10%

Overview

CVE-2012-3383 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress wordpress. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update wordpress to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcodex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.1Refcodex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2Refcore.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.1&old=21780&new_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.2&new=21780#file23Refcore.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=21153%40branches%2F3.4&old=21076%40trunk#file16Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/12/17Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/02/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/08/1Refcodex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.1Refcodex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2Refcore.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.1&old=21780&new_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.2&new=21780#file23

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3383?

CVE-2012-3383 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress wordpress. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-3383?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3383?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update wordpress to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-3383?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-3383 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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