Is CVE-2012-10009 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-10009 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-10009 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-10009 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-10009?

CVE-2012-10009 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2012-10009

CWE-89Published: March 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in 404like Plugin up to 1.0.2 on WordPress. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function checkPage of the file 404Like.php. The manipulation of the argument searchWord leads to sql injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 1.0.2 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 2c4b589d27554910ab1fd104ddbec9331b540f7f. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223404.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The 404like plugin for WordPress contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the checkPage function. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data access or control.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the 404like plugin to version 1.0.2 or later. Apply the specific patch identified by the hash 2c4b589d27554910ab1fd104ddbec9331b540f7f.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-10009 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.