Unscored severity · published May 3, 2012
CVE-2012-1936
The wp_create_nonce function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier associates a nonce with a user account instead of a user session, which might make it…
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CVSS
3.3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The wp_create_nonce function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier associates a nonce with a user account instead of a user session, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks on specific actions and objects by sniffing the network, as demonstrated by attacks against the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php and wp-admin/user-new.php scripts. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue because wp_create_nonce operates as intended, even if it is arguably inconsistent with certain CSRF protection details advocated by external organizations
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.3% · higher than 88% 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; 1.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.1.1; 1.2; +34 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1936
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-1936
www.exploit-db.com
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53280
www.webapp-security.com
http://www.webapp-security.com/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-1-multiple-csrf-vulnerabilities
Exploit
http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wordpress-3.3.1-Multiple-CSRF-Vulnerabilities6.txt
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