CVE-2012-2583: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mini Mail Dashboard Widget plugin 1.42 for WordPress allows remote

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-2583 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting mini mail dashboard widget. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mini Mail Dashboard Widget plugin 1.42 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the body of an email.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2014-09-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: mini mail dashboard widget project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-17 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.42

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.42

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-mail-dashboard-widget || rpm -q mini-mail-dashboard-widget || mini-mail-dashboard-widget --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-mail-dashboard-widget sudo apt install mini-mail-dashboard-widget=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42> sudo apt-mark hold mini-mail-dashboard-widget

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mini-mail-dashboard-widget sudo dnf downgrade mini-mail-dashboard-widget-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.42> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-mail-dashboard-widget

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: WordPress Plugin mini mail Dashboard widget 1.42 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2583?

mini mail dashboard widget: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2583 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2583 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-2583 affect?

CVE-2012-2583 affects mini mail dashboard widget. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mini Mail Dashboard Widget plugin 1.42 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the body of an email.

How urgent is CVE-2012-2583?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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