CVE-2012-2399 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the buttonText parameter in SWFupload, affecting WordPress and TinyMCE.
- 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-2012-2399?
CVE-2012-2399 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 21 Apr 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 swfupload.swf in SWFupload 2.2.0.1 and earlier, as used in WordPress before 3.5.2, TinyMCE Image Manager 1.1 and earlier, and other products allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the buttonText parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3414.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2399?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2399?
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-2012-2399 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2399 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2399, GHSA-m6ch-qxrg-ggw6.