CVE-2012-6499

Name: CVE-2012-6499
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-12T04:33:49.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6499 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open redirect vulnerability in age-verification.php in the Age Verification plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirect_to parameter.. EPSS estimates a 10.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in age-verification.php in the Age Verification plugin 0.4 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the redirect_to parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.60%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Age Verification Project	Age Verification	<= 0.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6499?

How severe is CVE-2012-6499?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6499 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6499?

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