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 properly assign the…

published July 22, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03103 · 87.6th percentile
Published
2012-07-22T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUL 17:00Z
    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…
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