CVE-2020-12696

Name: CVE-2020-12696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-07T05:15:12.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12696 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The iframe plugin before 4.5 for WordPress does not sanitize a URL.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iframe plugin before 4.5 for WordPress does not sanitize a URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iframe Project	Iframe	< 4.5

References

https://guilhermerubert.com/blog/cve-2020-12696/Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/#developersProduct, Release Notes
https://guilhermerubert.com/blog/cve-2020-12696/Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/#developersProduct, Release Notes

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12696?

The iframe plugin before 4.5 for WordPress does not sanitize a URL.

How severe is CVE-2020-12696?

CVE-2020-12696 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12696?

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-2020-12696?

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Source: NVD / NIST