CVE-2012-3383
The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when...
CVE-2012-3383 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.6) in Wordpress, published July 22, 2012. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.10%, the 87th percentile. Fixed in wordpress 3.4.1+dfsg-1.
- Severity
- 2.6 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.10%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
3.4.1+dfsg-1wordpress +2 more
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2012-3383- CVSS 2.0
- 2.6 Low
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2012-3383- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-3355No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2012-3355- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-56vr-745r-v7wgNo score
The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when...
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.
- Record
GHSA-56vr-745r-v7wg- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2012-3383- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2012-3383No score
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3383- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=21153%40branches%2F3.4&old=21076%40trunk
codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.4.2
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/08/1
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/12/17