How severe is CVE-2012-6627?

CVE-2012-6627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6627 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6627?

CVE-2012-6627 primarily affects Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6627?

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

When was CVE-2012-6627 published?

CVE-2012-6627 was published on 2014-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6627

CVE-2012-6627 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager
Published: 2014-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/test_mail.php in the Newsletter Manager plugin 1.0.2 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6627?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin/test_mail.php in the Newsletter Manager plugin 1.0.2 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-6627?: CVE-2012-6627 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6627 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6627?: CVE-2012-6627 primarily affects Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6627?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6627 published?: CVE-2012-6627 was published on 2014-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:xyzscripts:newsletter_manager:*:-:-:*:-:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xyzscripts:newsletter_manager:1.0:-:-:*:-:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:xyzscripts:newsletter_manager:1.0.1:-:-:*:-:wordpress:*:*

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