Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2 does not use delimiters during concatenation of action values and uid values in CSRF tokens, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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/29408
- 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/29408
- https://wordpress.org/news/2014/08/wordpress-3-9-2/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5205?
CVE-2014-5205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.9.2 does not use delimiters during concatenation of action values and uid values in CSRF tokens, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass a ...
How severe is CVE-2014-5205?
CVE-2014-5205 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-2014-5205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.