Vulnerability Description
wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier does not limit the number of MySQL queries sent to external MySQL database servers, which allows remote attackers to use WordPress as a proxy for brute-force attacks or denial of service attacks via the dbhost parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-4898. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue because an incomplete WordPress installation might be present on the network for only a short time
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.3.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417Exploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417Exploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0937?
CVE-2012-0937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier does not limit the number of MySQL queries sent to external MySQL database servers, which allows remote attackers...
How severe is CVE-2012-0937?
CVE-2012-0937 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-2012-0937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.