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CVE-2012-20003

6.1 · MEDIUM

Custom Tables plugin for WordPress before 3.4.6 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts through the unsanitized 'key' paramet…

Published Oct 20, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2012-20003 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Custom Tables plugin for WordPress before 3.4.6 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts through the unsanitized 'key' parameter in iframe.php. Attackers can craft GET requests to /wp-content/plugins/custom-tables/iframe.php with s=1 and a malicious key value to execute script in victims' browsers and steal cookies. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-20.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-20003?

CVE-2012-20003 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 20, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-20003?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-20003?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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