CVE-2011-5193

Name: CVE-2011-5193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-23T17:55:01.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.05%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5193 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vendors/samswhois/samswhois.inc.php in the Whois Search plugin 1.4.2.3 for WordPress, when the WHOIS widget is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter to index.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5194.. EPSS estimates a 4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vendors/samswhois/samswhois.inc.php in the Whois Search plugin 1.4.2.3 for WordPress, when the WHOIS widget is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter to index.php, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5194.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.05%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpace	Samswhois	<= 1.4.2.3
Phpace	Samswhois	1.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/47428Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/47428Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5193?

How severe is CVE-2011-5193?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5193 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5193?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST