Vulnerability Description
wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not check for network-administrator privileges before performing a network-wide activation of an installed plugin, which might allow remote authenticated users to make unintended plugin changes by leveraging the Administrator role.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.1&old=21780&new_ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/4
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.1&old=21780&new_ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4422?
CVE-2012-4422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not check for network-administrator privileges before performing a network-wide activation of an installed p...
How severe is CVE-2012-4422?
CVE-2012-4422 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4422?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.