CVE-2012-6633: XSS
First published: Tue Jan 21 2014(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-includes/default-filters.php in WordPress before 3.3.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an editable slug field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=3.3.2 | |
| 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 | =3.1.4 | |
| WordPress | =3.2 | |
| WordPress | =3.2-beta1 | |
| WordPress | =3.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =3.3 | |
| WordPress | =3.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6633?
CVE-2012-6633 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6633?
To fix CVE-2012-6633, update your WordPress installation to version 3.3.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-6633?
CVE-2012-6633 affects all versions of WordPress prior to 3.3.3, including versions 3.0 to 3.3.2.
What kind of attack can CVE-2012-6633 enable?
CVE-2012-6633 can enable remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into an editable slug field.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-6633?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2012-6633 that leverage the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
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