gsd-2012-3383
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:20
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2012-3383


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    "id": "GSD-2012-3383"
  },
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      "id": "GSD-2012-3383",
      "modified": "2023-12-13T01:20:20.937422Z",
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      "lastModifiedDate": "2012-09-18T03:35Z",
      "publishedDate": "2012-07-22T17:55Z"
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}


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