CVE-2012-1936

EPSS 2.9%

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

Affected products

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public PoCs found — 2

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References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53280 http://www.webapp-security.com/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-1-multiple-csrf-vulnerabilities http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wordpress-3.3.1-Multiple-CSRF-Vulnerabilities6.txt