Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2 rejects invalid CSRF nonces with a different timing depending on which characters in the nonce are incorrect, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a CSRF protection mechanism via a brute-force attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/13/3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3001
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/29384
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/13/3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3001
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/29384
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5204?
CVE-2014-5204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2 rejects invalid CSRF nonces with a different timing depending on which characters in the nonce are incorrect, which makes it easier for remote attac...
How severe is CVE-2014-5204?
CVE-2014-5204 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Wordpress Wordpress.