CVE-2012-6628
Overview
CVE-2012-6628 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xyzscripts newsletter_manager. It was published on January 16, 2014.
Technical Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Newsletter Manager plugin before 1.0.2 for WordPress allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) xyz_em_campName to admin/create_campaign.php or (2) admin/edit_campaign.php, (3) xyz_em_email parameter to admin/edit_email.php, (4) xyz_em_exportbatchSize parameter to import_export.php, or (5) pagination limit in the Newsletter Manager options.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xyzscripts. Update newsletter_manager 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| xyzscripts | newsletter_manager | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6628?
CVE-2012-6628 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting xyzscripts newsletter_manager. It was published on January 16, 2014.
How severe is CVE-2012-6628?
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-2012-6628?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xyzscripts. Update newsletter_manager 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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