CVE-2012-2404: XSS
First published: Sat Apr 21 2012(Updated: )
wp-comments-post.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 supports offsite redirects, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=3.3.1 | |
| WordPress | =0.71 | |
| WordPress | =1.0 | |
| WordPress | =1.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.4 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.5 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.5-a | |
| WordPress | =1.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.3.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.3.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.5 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.0 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.4 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.5 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.6 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.7 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.8 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.9 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.10 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.11 | |
| WordPress | =2.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.1.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.1.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.2.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.2.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.3.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.3.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.3.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.5 | |
| WordPress | =2.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.6 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.6.5 | |
| WordPress | =2.7 | |
| WordPress | =2.7.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.8 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.4 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.4-a | |
| WordPress | =2.8.5 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.5.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.8.6 | |
| WordPress | =2.9 | |
| WordPress | =2.9.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.9.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.9.2 | |
| WordPress | =3.0 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.3 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.5 | |
| WordPress | =3.0.6 | |
| WordPress | =3.1 | |
| WordPress | =3.1.1 | |
| WordPress | =3.1.2 | |
| WordPress | =3.1.3 | |
| WordPress | =3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20486/branches/3.3/wp-comments-post.php
- http://osvdb.org/81464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49138
- http://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75092
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75202
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2404?
CVE-2012-2404 has a moderate severity rating, as it allows for potential cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2404?
To fix CVE-2012-2404, you should upgrade to WordPress version 3.3.2 or later.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2012-2404?
CVE-2012-2404 affects all versions of WordPress prior to 3.3.2, including versions from 0.71 up to 3.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2404?
CVE-2012-2404 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-2404 lead to serious consequences?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2012-2404 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of the affected user's session.
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