How severe is CVE-2012-5325?

CVE-2012-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5325 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-2012-5325?

CVE-2012-5325 primarily affects Cartpauj Shortcode-redirect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5325?

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

When was CVE-2012-5325 published?

CVE-2012-5325 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5325

CVE-2012-5325 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cartpauj Shortcode-redirect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cartpauj Shortcode-redirect
Published: 2012-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the scr_do_redirect function in scr.php in the Shortcode Redirect plugin 1.0.01 and earlier for WordPress allow remote authenticated users with certain permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url or (2) sec attributes in a redirect tag.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5325?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the scr_do_redirect function in scr.php in the Shortcode Redirect plugin 1.0.01 and earlier for WordPress allow remote authenticated users with certain permissions to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) url or (2) sec attributes in a redirect tag.
How severe is CVE-2012-5325?: CVE-2012-5325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5325 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-2012-5325?: CVE-2012-5325 primarily affects Cartpauj Shortcode-redirect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5325 published?: CVE-2012-5325 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cartpauj:shortcode-redirect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cartpauj:shortcode-redirect:1.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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