CVE-2012-20005 Details
Description
SocialFit plugin for WordPress through 1.2.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts via the unsanitized msg parameter. Attackers can craft GET requests to /wp-content/plugins/socialfit/popup.php with service=googleplus and malicious msg values to execute script and steal session cookies. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the SocialFit plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 1.2.2. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts via the unsanitized 'msg' parameter. Exploitation involves crafting GET requests to 'wp-content/plugins/socialfit/popup.php' with 'service=googleplus' and malicious 'msg' values. This vulnerability could be exploited to execute scripts and steal session cookies.
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Assessed Oct 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/wordpress/wp-socialfit-xss.yaml | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/socialfit/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableProductVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37481 | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/socialfit-wordpress-plugin-1.2.2-reflected-xss-via-popup-php-msg-parameter | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| SocialFit | <= 1.2.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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