CVE-2012-4263

Name: CVE-2012-4263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-13T22:55:01.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/admin/content.php in the Better WP Security (better_wp_security) plugin before 3.2.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/admin/content.php in the Better WP Security (better_wp_security) plugin before 3.2.5 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP_USER_AGENT header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.07%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	<= 3.2.4	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	All versions	Alpha1
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.1	Alpha
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.2	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.3	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.4	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.5	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.6	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.7	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.8	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.9	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.10	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.11	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.13	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.14	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.15	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	0.16	Beta
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.0	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.1	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.2	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.3	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.4	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.5	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.6	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.7	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.8	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.8.1	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	1.9	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.0	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.1	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.2	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.3	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.4	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.5	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.6	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.7	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.8	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.9	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.10	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.11	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.12	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.13	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.14	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.15	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.16	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.17	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	2.18	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	3.0	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	3.0.1	—
Bit51	Better-Wp-Security	3.0.2	—

Showing 50 of 66 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4263?

How severe is CVE-2012-4263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4263?

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