Is CVE-2012-6313 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-6313, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-6313 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-6313 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6313?

CVE-2012-6313 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2012-6313

CWE-200Published: December 11, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

simple-gmail-login.php in the Simple Gmail Login plugin before 1.1.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request that lacks a timezone, leading to disclosure of the installation path in a stack trace.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-6313 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-2012-6313. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.