CVE-2012-4272

CVE-2012-4272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ppfeufer 2-click-social-media-buttons 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the 2 Click Social Media Buttons plugin before 0.34 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to the "processing of the buttons of Xing and Pinterest".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4272?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the 2 Click Social Media Buttons plugin before 0.34 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to the "processing of the buttons of Xing and Pinterest".
How severe is CVE-2012-4272?
CVE-2012-4272 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4272 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4272?
CVE-2012-4272 primarily affects Ppfeufer 2-click-social-media-buttons. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4272?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4272 published?
CVE-2012-4272 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (38)

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