How severe is CVE-2012-6629?

CVE-2012-6629 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6629?

CVE-2012-6629 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-2012-6629?

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

When was CVE-2012-6629 published?

CVE-2012-6629 was published on 2014-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6629

CVE-2012-6629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Xyzscripts Newsletter Manager
Published: 2014-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Newsletter Manager plugin 1.0.2 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change an email address or (2) conduct script insertion attacks. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6629?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Newsletter Manager plugin 1.0.2 and earlier for WordPress allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change an email address or (2) conduct script insertion attacks. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2012-6629?: CVE-2012-6629 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6629?: CVE-2012-6629 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-2012-6629?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6629 published?: CVE-2012-6629 was published on 2014-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/49152

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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