CVE-2012-2401

CVE-2012-2401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moxiecode Plupload with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

Plupload before 1.5.4, as used in wp-includes/js/plupload/ in WordPress before 3.3.2 and other products, enables scripting regardless of the domain from which the SWF content was loaded, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2401?
Plupload before 1.5.4, as used in wp-includes/js/plupload/ in WordPress before 3.3.2 and other products, enables scripting regardless of the domain from which the SWF content was loaded, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted content.
How severe is CVE-2012-2401?
CVE-2012-2401 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2401 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2401?
CVE-2012-2401 primarily affects Moxiecode Plupload. In total, 89 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2401?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2401 published?
CVE-2012-2401 was published on 2012-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (89)

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