CVE-2012-1936

Public Exploit

Description

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

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1936?
CVE-2012-1936 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-1936?
To fix CVE-2012-1936, 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-2012-1936 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-1936 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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