CVE-2012-2759

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login-with-ajax.php in the Login With Ajax (aka login-with-ajax) plugin before 3.0.4.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the callback parameter in a lostpassword action to wp-login.php.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/541069
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53423 vdb entry
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/login-with-ajax/changelog/
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75470 vdb entry
http://www.secureworks.com/research/advisories/SWRX-2012-003/
http://osvdb.org/81712 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2759?
CVE-2012-2759 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2759?
To fix CVE-2012-2759, 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-2012-2759 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2759 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.
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