How severe is CVE-2012-2580?

CVE-2012-2580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2580?

CVE-2012-2580 primarily affects Postieplugin Postie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2580?

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

When was CVE-2012-2580 published?

CVE-2012-2580 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2580

CVE-2012-2580 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postieplugin Postie 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Postieplugin Postie
Published: 2014-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Postie plugin 1.4.3, and possibly before 1.5.15, for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the From field of an email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2580?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Postie plugin 1.4.3, and possibly before 1.5.15, for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the From field of an email.
How severe is CVE-2012-2580?: CVE-2012-2580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2580?: CVE-2012-2580 primarily affects Postieplugin Postie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2580 published?: CVE-2012-2580 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:postieplugin:postie:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:postieplugin:postie:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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