CVE-2012-6692: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 17 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/wp-seo-metabox.js in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin before 2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_title parameter to wp-admin/post-new.php, which is not properly handled in the snippet preview functionality.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yoast SEO | <=2.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132294/WordPress-Yoast-2.1.1-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/40
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75196
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032580
- https://inventropy.us/blog/yoast-seo-plugin-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/changelog/
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/security-issue-with-post-title-field-xss-vulnerability
- https://yoast.com/wordpress-seo-2-2/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6692?
CVE-2012-6692 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6692?
To fix CVE-2012-6692, update the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin to version 2.2 or later.
What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2012-6692?
CVE-2012-6692 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary scripts through the post_title parameter.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-6692?
CVE-2012-6692 affects users of the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin prior to version 2.2.
Is CVE-2012-6692 still exploitable in recent versions of the plugin?
No, CVE-2012-6692 is no longer exploitable in versions of the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin that are updated to 2.2 or later.
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