CVE-2012-4421

The create_post function in wp-includes/class-wp-atom-server.php in WordPress before 3.4.2 does not perform a capability check, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and publish new posts by leveraging the Contributor role and using the Atom Publishing Protocol (aka AtomPub) feature.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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Information

Published : 2012-09-14 19:55

Updated : 2024-02-28 12:00


NVD link : CVE-2012-4421

Mitre link : CVE-2012-4421

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2012-4421


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Products Affected

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  • wordpress
CWE
CWE-264

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