Is CVE-2012-0937 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-0937, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-0937 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-0937 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0937?

CVE-2012-0937 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2012-0937

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 30, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier does not limit the number of MySQL queries sent to external MySQL database servers, which allows remote attackers to use WordPress as a proxy for brute-force attacks or denial of service attacks via the dbhost parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4898. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue because an incomplete WordPress installation might be present on the network for only a short time

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0937 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-0937. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.