CVE-2012-4448
UnknownEPSS 1.15%
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CVE-2012-4448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-admin/index.php in WordPress 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify an RSS URL via a dashboard_incoming_links edit action.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-admin/index.php in WordPress 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify an RSS URL via a dashboard_incoming_links edit action.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.4.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50715Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=436198Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50715Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=436198Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4448?
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in wp-admin/index.php in WordPress 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that modify an RSS URL via a dashboard_incoming_links edit action.
How severe is CVE-2012-4448?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4448?
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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