CVE-2012-1936
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)…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (3.27%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
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
- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 3.27% probability · 88th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-352
- Affected
- wordpress/wordpress
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
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.txtExploit
- 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.txtExploit
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.