CVE-2012-5856

Name: CVE-2012-5856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-17T19:55:01.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.95%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Uk Cookie (aka uk-cookie) plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Uk Cookie (aka uk-cookie) plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.95%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uk-Cookie Project	Uk-Cookie	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5856?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Uk Cookie (aka uk-cookie) plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2012-5856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5856?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-5856?

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Source: NVD / NIST