CVE-2012-0782: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0782: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation compon...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dbhost, (2) dbname, or (3) uname parameter. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue; also, it is unclear whether this specific XSS scenario has security relevance

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a very old reported WordPress installer XSS issue affecting WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier. The claim is that attacker-controlled setup fields could inject script into the setup page. The vendor disputed the issue's significance, and the CVE notes that its security relevance is unclear. Exposure appears limited to obsolete WordPress 3.3.1-or-earlier installations where the installer setup-config.php path is reachable. Current WordPress deployments are not shown as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless an exposed obsolete installer is found. Business urgency rises if internet-facing WordPress 3.3.1-or-earlier systems still exist. Mitigation focus: Inventory any WordPress 3.3.1-or-earlier systems.; Check vendor WordPress guidance for supported upgrade paths.; Restrict access to installation endpoints on legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 30, 2012, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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