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CVE-2012-5868

WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an admin...

Low CVSS 2.6

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2012-12-27T11:47:01.667
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 2.6 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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