Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fs-admin/wpf-add-forum.php in the ForumPress WP Forum Server plugin before 1.7.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the groupid parameter in an addforum action to wp-admin/admin.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vasthtml | Forumpress | <= 1.7.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/112703/WordPress-WP-Forum-Server-1.7.3-SQL-
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49167Vendor Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/forum-server/changelog/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/572188
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/112703/WordPress-WP-Forum-Server-1.7.3-SQL-
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49167Vendor Advisory
- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/forum-server/changelog/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/572188
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6623?
CVE-2012-6623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in fs-admin/wpf-add-forum.php in the ForumPress WP Forum Server plugin before 1.7.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTM...
How severe is CVE-2012-6623?
CVE-2012-6623 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-2012-6623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vasthtml Forumpress.