Unscored severity · published Jan 30, 2012
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…
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CVSS
9.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)9.2% · higher than 95% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
WordPress · WordPress
through 3.3.1; 0.7; 0.71; 0.72; 0.711; 1.0; +34 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4898
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-4898
Exploit
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.html
Exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417
Exploit
https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt
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