Vulnerability Description
WordPress through 4.8.2 uses a weak MD5-based password hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for attackers to determine cleartext values by leveraging access to the hash values. NOTE: the approach to changing this may not be fully compatible with certain use cases, such as migration of a WordPress site from a web host that uses a recent PHP version to a different web host that uses PHP 5.2. These use cases are plausible (but very unlikely) based on statistics showing widespread deployment of WordPress with obsolete PHP versions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.8.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/21022Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/21022Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6707?
CVE-2012-6707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). WordPress through 4.8.2 uses a weak MD5-based password hashing algorithm, which makes it easier for attackers to determine cleartext values by leveraging access to the hash values. NOTE: the approach ...
How severe is CVE-2012-6707?
CVE-2012-6707 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-2012-6707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.