CVE-2012-2403 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks in WordPress by exploiting clickable links in attributes, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2012-2403?
CVE-2012-2403 is a medium-severity 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
wp-includes/formatting.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 attempts to enable clickable links inside attributes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2403?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2403?
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-2012-2403 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2403 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2403, GHSA-jqgf-33rj-9cwr.