CVE-2011-5194

Name: CVE-2011-5194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-23T17:55:01.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in vendors/samswhois/samswhois.inc.php in the Whois Search plugin before 1.4.2.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5193.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% 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 before 1.4.2.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the domain parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-5193.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th 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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5194?

How severe is CVE-2011-5194?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5194?

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