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
References
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 01:38
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References | () http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791 - | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53280 - | |
References | () http://www.webapp-security.com/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-1-multiple-csrf-vulnerabilities - | |
References | () http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wordpress-3.3.1-Multiple-CSRF-Vulnerabilities6.txt - Exploit |
07 Nov 2023, 02:10
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Summary | 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 |
Information
Published : 2012-05-03 20:55
Updated : 2024-11-21 01:38
NVD link : CVE-2012-1936
Mitre link : CVE-2012-1936
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2012-1936
JSON object : View
Products Affected
wordpress
- wordpress
CWE
CWE-352
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)