CVE-2012-6512

Public Exploit

Description

The Organizer plugin 1.2.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain the installation path via unspecified vectors to (1) plugin_hook.php, (2) page/index.php, (3) page/dir.php (4) page/options.php, (5) page/resize.php, (6) page/upload.php, (7) page/users.php, or (8) page/view.php.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.85% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.org Third-Party Advisory com.ua Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75107 vdb entry third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/112086/WordPress-Organizer-1.2.1-Cross-Site-Scripting-Path-Disclosure.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/5782 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6512?
CVE-2012-6512 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6512?
To fix CVE-2012-6512, 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-2012-6512 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-6512 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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