CVE-2013-2205

CVE-2013-2205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress 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-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of SWFUpload in WordPress before 3.5.2 has an unrestrictive security.allowDomain setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2205?
The default configuration of SWFUpload in WordPress before 3.5.2 has an unrestrictive security.allowDomain setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2013-2205?
CVE-2013-2205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2205 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2205?
CVE-2013-2205 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 77 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2205?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2205 published?
CVE-2013-2205 was published on 2013-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (77)

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