CVE-2012-5868
Overview
CVE-2012-5868 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress wordpress. It was published on December 27, 2012.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update wordpress 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5868?
CVE-2012-5868 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting wordpress wordpress. It was published on December 27, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-5868?
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-2012-5868?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wordpress. Update wordpress 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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