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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2012-10001

The Limit Login Attempts plugin before 1.7.1 for WordPress does not clear auth cookies upon a lockout, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force authentication attempts.

Vulnerability Description

The Limit Login Attempts plugin before 1.7.1 for WordPress does not clear auth cookies upon a lockout, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force authentication attempts.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Limit Login Attempts ProjectLimit Login Attempts< 1.7.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-10001?

CVE-2012-10001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Limit Login Attempts plugin before 1.7.1 for WordPress does not clear auth cookies upon a lockout, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute-force authentication attempts.

How severe is CVE-2012-10001?

CVE-2012-10001 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-10001?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Limit Login Attempts Project Limit Login Attempts.