CVE-2012-5349: XSS

Published Oct 9, 2012
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in pay.php in the Pay With Tweet plugin before 1.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) link, (2) title, or (3) dl parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress Pay-with-tweet<=1.1
WordPress WordPress

Event History

Oct 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5349?

The severity of CVE-2012-5349 is considered medium due to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5349?

To fix CVE-2012-5349, upgrade the Pay With Tweet plugin to version 1.2 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2012-5349?

CVE-2012-5349 affects the Pay With Tweet plugin versions prior to 1.2.

4

Can CVE-2012-5349 be exploited easily?

Yes, CVE-2012-5349 can be exploited easily by sending specially crafted input to the vulnerable parameters in the pay.php file.

5

What precautions should I take regarding CVE-2012-5349?

Ensure your Pay With Tweet plugin is updated to the latest version and monitor for any unusual activity on your WordPress site.

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