CVE-2012-3383
LOW
2.6
CVSS 2.0
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.
Affected WordPress components
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WordPress coreVersion 3.4.0
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- n/a n/a — Versions not specified
- wordpress wordpress — Version 3.4.0
References
- codex.wordpress.org http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.1
- codex.wordpress.org http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2
- core.trac.wordpress.org http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.1&old=21780&new_path=%2Ftags%2F3.4.2&new=21780#file23
- core.trac.wordpress.org http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=21153%40branches%2F3.4&old=21076%40trunk#file16
- openwall.com http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/12/17
- www.openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/02/1
- www.openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/08/1
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record