CVE-2012-20005
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Reflected XSS in SocialFit WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
SocialFit plugin for WordPress through 1.2.2 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject scripts via the unsanitized msg parameter. Attackers can craft GET requests to /wp-content/plugins/socialfit/popup.php with service=googleplus and malicious msg values to execute script and steal session cookies. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-27
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-08
NVD
CVE-2012-20005

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Łukasz WiΔ™cek SocialFit 0

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CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

The SocialFit WordPress plugin through version 1.2.2 has a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the unsanitized 'msg' parameter. Attackers can craft GET requests to a specific plugin file with a crafted 'msg' value to execute scripts and steal session cookies.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, monitor for GET requests to /wp-content/plugins/socialfit/popup.php with service=googleplus and unsanitized msg parameters. Check web server logs for suspicious URLs containing 'msg=' and 'service=googleplus'.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser, potentially stealing session cookies, login credentials, or other sensitive data. It may also enable phishing attacks or defacement of the affected website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations may face compliance breaches, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the SocialFit plugin to the latest version. If an update is unavailable, disable the plugin or remove the popup.php file. Implement input validation to sanitize the msg parameter in all requests.

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