Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20123383000
Revision Date:2012-07-22Version:1
Title:CVE-2012-3383 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - medium.
Description:The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2012-3383
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s):
Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The vulnerability of the 'wordpress' package in precise is not known (status: 'needs-triage'). It is pending evaluation.
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