CVE-2012-2404

CVE-2012-2404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress 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

Description

wp-comments-post.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 supports offsite redirects, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2404?
wp-comments-post.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 supports offsite redirects, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2404?
CVE-2012-2404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2404 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-2012-2404?
CVE-2012-2404 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-2012-2404?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2404 published?
CVE-2012-2404 was published on 2012-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (80)

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