Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/vars.php in Wordpress before 2.2.3 does not properly extract the current path from the PATH_INFO ($PHP_SELF), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for certain pages.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/45188
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/6029Exploit
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=tags%2F2.2.2&old=6063&new_path=tagsExploit
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/4748Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42379
- http://osvdb.org/45188
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/6029Exploit
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=tags%2F2.2.2&old=6063&new_path=tagsExploit
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/4748Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42379
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2146?
CVE-2008-2146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). wp-includes/vars.php in Wordpress before 2.2.3 does not properly extract the current path from the PATH_INFO ($PHP_SELF), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for certa...
How severe is CVE-2008-2146?
CVE-2008-2146 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.