CVE-2012-5178

CVE-2012-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Welcart Welcart Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Welcart plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that complete a purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5178?
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Welcart plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that complete a purchase.
How severe is CVE-2012-5178?
CVE-2012-5178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5178 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5178?
CVE-2012-5178 primarily affects Welcart Welcart Plugin. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5178?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5178 published?
CVE-2012-5178 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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