CVE-2012-1936

Published May 3, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
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

Remediation

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History
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:17 PM
Reserved
Mar 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2012, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:40 PM