CVE-2020-12696
CVE-2020-12696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iframe Project Iframe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Iframe Project Iframe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The iframe plugin before 4.5 for WordPress does not sanitize a URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12696?
- The iframe plugin before 4.5 for WordPress does not sanitize a URL.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12696?
- CVE-2020-12696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-12696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12696?
- CVE-2020-12696 affects Iframe Project Iframe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12696?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-12696 published?
- CVE-2020-12696 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iframe_project:iframe:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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