CVE-2008-0205
Overview
CVE-2008-0205 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress math_comment_spam_protection_plugin. It was published on January 10, 2008.
Technical Description
Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in math-comment-spam-protection.php in the Math Comment Spam Protection 2.1 and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to perform actions as administrators via the (1) mcsp_opt_msg_no_answer or (2) mcsp_opt_msg_wrong_answer parameter to wp-admin/options-general.php.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update math_comment_spam_protection_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress | math_comment_spam_protection_plugin | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0205?
CVE-2008-0205 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress math_comment_spam_protection_plugin. It was published on January 10, 2008.
How severe is CVE-2008-0205?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0205?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update math_comment_spam_protection_plugin to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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