CVE-2012-2402

CVE-2012-2402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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

wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated site administrators to bypass intended access restrictions and deactivate network-wide plugins via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2402?
wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated site administrators to bypass intended access restrictions and deactivate network-wide plugins via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2402?
CVE-2012-2402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2402 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2402?
CVE-2012-2402 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 80 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2402?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2402 published?
CVE-2012-2402 was published on 2012-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (80)

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