CVE-2012-6499
Overview
CVE-2012-6499 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting age_verification_project age_verification. It was published on January 12, 2013.
Technical Description
Open redirect vulnerability in age-verification.php in the Age Verification plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirect_to parameter.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from age_verification_project. Update age_verification to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| age_verification_project | age_verification | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6499?
CVE-2012-6499 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting age_verification_project age_verification. It was published on January 12, 2013.
How severe is CVE-2012-6499?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-6499?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from age_verification_project. Update age_verification to the latest patched version. 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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