CVE-2012-10014

Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin backend_localization.php localize_backend cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin 2.0 on WordPress. Affected is the function backend_localization_admin_settings/backend_localization_save_setting/backend_localization_login_form/localize_backend of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227232.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.227232 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227232 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/commit/36f457ee16dd114e510fd91a3ea9fbb3c1f87184 patch
https://github.com/wp-plugins/kau-boys-backend-localization/releases/tag/2.0.1 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-10014?
CVE-2012-10014 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-10014?
To fix CVE-2012-10014, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-10014 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-10014 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-10014?
CVE-2012-10014 affects Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin.
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