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CVE-2008-3747

UnknownEPSS 2.55%

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CVE-2008-3747 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.55%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress0.6.2
WordpressWordpress0.6.2.1
WordpressWordpress0.7
WordpressWordpress0.71
WordpressWordpress0.72
WordpressWordpress0.711
WordpressWordpress1.0
WordpressWordpress1.0.1
WordpressWordpress1.2
WordpressWordpress1.2.1
WordpressWordpress1.2.2
WordpressWordpress1.5
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.3
WordpressWordpress1.5.2
WordpressWordpress2.0
WordpressWordpress2.0.1
WordpressWordpress2.0.2
WordpressWordpress2.0.4
WordpressWordpress2.0.5
WordpressWordpress2.0.6
WordpressWordpress2.0.7
WordpressWordpress2.0.9
WordpressWordpress2.0.10
WordpressWordpress2.0.11
WordpressWordpress2.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.2
WordpressWordpress2.1.3
WordpressWordpress2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.1
WordpressWordpress2.2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3.1
WordpressWordpress2.3.2
WordpressWordpress2.5
WordpressWordpress2.5.1
WordpressWordpress2.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3747?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-3747?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3747 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3747?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST