How severe is CVE-2011-5194?

CVE-2011-5194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5194?

CVE-2011-5194 primarily affects Phpace Samswhois. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5194?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-5194 published?

CVE-2011-5194 was published on 2012-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5194

CVE-2011-5194 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpace Samswhois with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Phpace Samswhois
Published: 2012-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vendors/samswhois/samswhois.inc.php in the Whois Search plugin before 1.4.2.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5193.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5194?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vendors/samswhois/samswhois.inc.php in the Whois Search plugin before 1.4.2.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5193.
How severe is CVE-2011-5194?: CVE-2011-5194 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5194?: CVE-2011-5194 primarily affects Phpace Samswhois. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5194 published?: CVE-2011-5194 was published on 2012-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpace:samswhois:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpace:samswhois:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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