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CVE-2012-5868

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

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CVE-2012-5868 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an administrator's logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover valid session identifiers via a brute-force attack, or modify data via a replay attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an administrator's logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover valid session identifiers via a brute-force attack, or modify data via a replay attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress3.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5868?
WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an administrator's logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover valid session identifiers via a brute-force attack, or modify data via a replay attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-5868?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5868 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5868?
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