CVE-2008-3747

Description

The (1) get_edit_post_link and (2) get_edit_comment_link functions in wp-includes/link-template.php in WordPress before 2.6.1 do not force SSL communication in the intended situations, which might allow remote attackers to gain administrative access by sniffing the network for a cookie.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.63% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359 patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3 mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3747?
CVE-2008-3747 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3747?
To fix CVE-2008-3747, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3747 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-3747 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.