Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/capabili
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/formatti
- http://osvdb.org/81463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49138
- http://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75093
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75206
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/capabili
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/formatti
- http://osvdb.org/81463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49138
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2403?
CVE-2012-2403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2012-2403?
CVE-2012-2403 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.