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CVE-2012-3383

The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not…

Low2.6EPSS 3.1%
Published
Updated
Reserved
Assigned by
redhat

Description

The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2012-3383, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
NVDNVD · Modified2.0Low2.6AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
3.1% · top 12% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)

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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Low 2.6.

Weakness

Affected products

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