CVE-2012-4268 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the BulletProof Security plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions prior to .47.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by manipulating the HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING header. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), it requires medium attack complexity and could lead to information disclosure or defacement, but not impact availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= .47CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ait-pro:bulletproof-security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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