CVE-2012-5868
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.4.2 |
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