CVE-2012-0287 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in a POST operation, affecting WordPress users on Internet Explorer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-0287?
CVE-2012-0287 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 6 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-comments-post.php in WordPress 3.3.x before 3.3.1, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string in a POST operation that is not properly handled by the "Duplicate comment detected" feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0287?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2012-0287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0287 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as CVE-2012-0026, DEBIAN-CVE-2012-0287, GHSA-v76g-ww63-2j46.