CVE-2012-2403: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2403: wp-includes/formatting.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 attempts to enable clickable links inside attributes,...

wp-includes/formatting.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 attempts to enable clickable links inside attributes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-2403 is an old WordPress cross-site scripting issue fixed in WordPress 3.3.2. Vulnerable code tried to make links clickable inside attributes, creating easier XSS conditions through unspecified vectors. Business risk is mainly legacy WordPress exposure, especially public sites still running pre-3.3.2 code. Exposure is most likely limited to obsolete WordPress installations, old vendor packages, or abandoned forks containing pre-3.3.2 formatting.php behavior. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless an exposed business-critical site still runs affected WordPress code. Prioritize discovery and upgrade of obsolete public WordPress assets. Mitigation focus: Upgrade legacy WordPress installations to WordPress 3.3.2 or later.; For Debian-packaged deployments, review Debian DSA-2470 guidance.; Inventory abandoned forks or bundled WordPress copies for pre-3.3.2 code..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 21, 2012, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wordpress-formatting-xss(75206)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
wordpress-url-xss(75093)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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