Is CVE-2012-6707 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-6707 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-6707 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-6707 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6707?

CVE-2012-6707 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2012-6707

CWE-326Published: October 19, 2017· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WordPress through 4.8.2 uses a weak MD5-based password hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for attackers to determine cleartext values by leveraging access to the hash values. NOTE: the approach to changing this may not be fully compatible with certain use cases, such as migration of a WordPress site from a web host that uses a recent PHP version to a different web host that uses PHP 5.2. These use cases are plausible (but very unlikely) based on statistics showing widespread deployment of WordPress with obsolete PHP versions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-6707 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.