Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in SocialFit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2012-20005

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Socialfit
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-20005?

The SocialFit plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.2.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. This issue arises from an unsanitized 'msg' parameter, allowing attackers to craft malicious GET requests to '/wp-content/plugins/socialfit/popup.php' with service=googleplus. Through this vulnerability, unauthenticated attackers can inject arbitrary scripts, leading to potential session cookie theft and other malicious activities. Evidence of exploitation was first noted by the Shadowserver Foundation on October 19, 2023.

Affected Version(s)

SocialFit 0 <= 1.2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-20005 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37481
exploit
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob...
technical-description
https://wordpress.org/plugins/socialfit/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Sammy FORGIT
The Shadowserver Foundation
.