XSS in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin
CVE-2012-10013
A vulnerability was found in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin up to 1.6.1 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file backend_localization.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 2.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 43dc96defd7944da12ff116476a6890acd7dd24b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227231.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.006 (43.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.5 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Kau-boy Backend Localization Plugin — versions 1.6.1, 1.6.0
- Kau-boys Backend_localization
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required, Third Party Advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (Patch, patch)
- cna@vuldb.com (Release Notes, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-10013?
- CVE-2012-10013 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kau-Boy Backend Localization Plugin, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 3.5/10. Published 2023-04-24.
- How severe is CVE-2012-10013?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2012-10013 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.