CVE-2012-2579: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the WP SimpleMail plugin 1.0.6 for WordPress allow r...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns cross-site scripting in the WP SimpleMail WordPress plugin version 1.0.6. A crafted email field could cause script or HTML to run when viewed. For a business, the main concern is compromise of WordPress user sessions or admin actions if the vulnerable plugin is still installed. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites still running WP SimpleMail 1.0.6 and displaying untrusted email content through the plugin. The plugin and advisory are old, so current exposure depends on legacy installations. Treat this as a legacy WordPress exposure cleanup item. Prioritize it promptly if the plugin is internet-facing, used by administrators, or present on business-critical sites. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for WP SimpleMail and confirm installed versions.; Disable or remove WP SimpleMail 1.0.6 where found.; Check vendor or plugin repository guidance for a maintained fixed version..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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