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WordPress core

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 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.

Severity
Low 2.6
Published
22 Jul 2012
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
17 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WordPressWordPress core · cpe:a:wordpress:wordpress
  • Version 3.4.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3383
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-3383