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CVE-2011-4898

UnknownEPSS 9.55%

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CVE-2011-4898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 9.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.55%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 3.3.1
WordpressWordpress0.7
WordpressWordpress0.71
WordpressWordpress0.72
WordpressWordpress0.711
WordpressWordpress1.0
WordpressWordpress1.0.1
WordpressWordpress1.0.2
WordpressWordpress1.2
WordpressWordpress1.2.1
WordpressWordpress1.2.2
WordpressWordpress1.5
WordpressWordpress1.5.1
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.2
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.3
WordpressWordpress1.5.2
WordpressWordpress2.0
WordpressWordpress2.0.1
WordpressWordpress2.0.2
WordpressWordpress2.0.3
WordpressWordpress2.0.4
WordpressWordpress2.0.5
WordpressWordpress2.0.6
WordpressWordpress2.0.7
WordpressWordpress2.0.8
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
WordpressWordpress2.3.3
WordpressWordpress2.5
WordpressWordpress2.5.1
WordpressWordpress2.6
WordpressWordpress2.6.1
WordpressWordpress2.6.2
WordpressWordpress2.6.3
WordpressWordpress2.6.5
WordpressWordpress2.7
WordpressWordpress2.7.1
WordpressWordpress2.8

Showing 50 of 73 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4898?
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
How severe is CVE-2011-4898?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4898?
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