CVE-2012-5177: XSS
Published Dec 19, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Welcart plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Welcart Welcart plugin=0.5
Welcart Welcart plugin=0.9.1
Welcart Welcart plugin=1.2.1
Welcart Welcart plugin=1.2.2
WordPress
Event History
Dec 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5177?
CVE-2012-5177 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5177?
To fix CVE-2012-5177, update the Welcart plugin to version 1.2.2 or later.
3
Which versions of the Welcart plugin are affected by CVE-2012-5177?
CVE-2012-5177 affects versions 0.5, 0.9.1, and 1.2.1 of the Welcart plugin.
4
Can CVE-2012-5177 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5177 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
5
Is the vulnerability CVE-2012-5177 present in current versions of WordPress?
The vulnerability CVE-2012-5177 is specific to the Welcart plugin, not WordPress itself.