How severe is CVE-2012-6692?

CVE-2012-6692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6692?

CVE-2012-6692 affects Yoast Wordpress Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6692?

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

When was CVE-2012-6692 published?

CVE-2012-6692 was published on 2015-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6692

CVE-2012-6692 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yoast Wordpress Seo 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Yoast Wordpress Seo
Published: 2015-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/wp-seo-metabox.js in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin before 2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_title parameter to wp-admin/post-new.php, which is not properly handled in the snippet preview functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6692?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in js/wp-seo-metabox.js in the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin before 2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post_title parameter to wp-admin/post-new.php, which is not properly handled in the snippet preview functionality.
How severe is CVE-2012-6692?: CVE-2012-6692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6692?: CVE-2012-6692 affects Yoast Wordpress Seo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6692?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6692 published?: CVE-2012-6692 was published on 2015-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yoast:wordpress_seo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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