WordPress 'wp-login.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:57019

Info

WordPress 'wp-login.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57019
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-5868
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 20 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 20 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Christopher Emerson of White Oak Security
Vulnerable: WordPress WordPress 3.4.2
Not Vulnerable:

Exploit / POC

WordPress 'wp-login.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue through a browser.

Solution / Fix

WordPress 'wp-login.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

WordPress 'wp-login.php' Security Bypass Vulnerability

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