CVE-2012-6635

Name: CVE-2012-6635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-21T01:55:03.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6635 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php in WordPress before 3.3.3 does not properly restrict excerpt-view access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by visiting a draft.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php in WordPress before 3.3.3 does not properly restrict excerpt-view access, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by visiting a draft.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 3.3.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.1
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.3
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.4
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.5
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.0.6
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.1
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.1.1
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.1.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.1.3
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.1.4
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.2.1
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.3
Wordpress	Wordpress	3.3.1

References

http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.3.3Vendor Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/21086
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.3.3Vendor Advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/21086

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6635?

How severe is CVE-2012-6635?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6635 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6635?

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-2012-6635?

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Source: NVD / NIST