CVE-2011-4898

Public Exploit

Description

wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier generates different error messages for requests lacking a dbname parameter depending on whether the MySQL credentials are valid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force attacks via a series of requests with different uname and pwd parameters. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue; also, it is unclear whether providing intentionally vague error messages during installation would be reasonable from a usability perspective

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.46% Top 15%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417 exploit
https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.html exploit mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4898?
CVE-2011-4898 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4898?
To fix CVE-2011-4898, 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-2011-4898 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4898 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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