CVE-2012-1936

The wp_create_nonce function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier associates a nonce with a user account instead of a user session, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks on specific actions and objects by sniffing the network, as demonstrated by attacks against the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php and wp-admin/user-new.php scripts. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue because wp_create_nonce operates as intended, even if it is arguably inconsistent with certain CSRF protection details advocated by external organizations

CVSS v2.0

6.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 88th percentile

Published

2012-05-03

Updated

2024-08-06

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

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