How severe is CVE-2012-6628?

CVE-2012-6628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6628?

CVE-2012-6628 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-2012-6628?

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

When was CVE-2012-6628 published?

CVE-2012-6628 was published on 2014-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6628

CVE-2012-6628 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% (79th 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Newsletter Manager plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) xyz_em_campName to admin/create_campaign.php or (2) admin/edit_campaign.php, (3) xyz_em_email parameter to admin/edit_email.php, (4) xyz_em_exportbatchSize parameter to import_export.php, or (5) pagination limit in the Newsletter Manager options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6628?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Newsletter Manager plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) xyz_em_campName to admin/create_campaign.php or (2) admin/edit_campaign.php, (3) xyz_em_email parameter to admin/edit_email.php, (4) xyz_em_exportbatchSize parameter to import_export.php, or (5) pagination limit in the Newsletter Manager options.
How severe is CVE-2012-6628?: CVE-2012-6628 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6628?: CVE-2012-6628 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-2012-6628?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6628 published?: CVE-2012-6628 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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