Vulnerability Description
vars.php in WordPress 2.0.2, possibly when running on Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to spoof their IP address via a PC_REMOTE_ADDR HTTP header, which vars.php uses to redefine $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'].
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 2.0.2 |
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/wordpress_202_xpl.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20271ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20608
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-08.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/25935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435039/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1992
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26688
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/wordpress_202_xpl.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20271ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20608
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-08.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/25935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435039/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1992
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2702?
CVE-2006-2702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). vars.php in WordPress 2.0.2, possibly when running on Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to spoof their IP address via a PC_REMOTE_ADDR HTTP header, which vars.php uses to redefine $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADD...
How severe is CVE-2006-2702?
CVE-2006-2702 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2702?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.