CVE-2007-0109
First published: Tue Jan 09 2007(Updated: )
wp-login.php in WordPress 2.0.5 and earlier displays different error messages if a user exists or not, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and facilitates brute force attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =2.0 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.4 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/31577
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23621
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23741
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-10.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2113
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455927/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0062
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31262
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0109?
CVE-2007-0109 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0109?
To fix CVE-2007-0109, upgrade to a version of WordPress later than 2.0.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0109?
CVE-2007-0109 is an information disclosure vulnerability that reveals user existence through different error messages.
What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2007-0109?
CVE-2007-0109 affects WordPress versions 2.0 through 2.0.5.
Can CVE-2007-0109 lead to account compromise?
Yes, CVE-2007-0109 can lead to account compromise by enabling attackers to efficiently conduct brute force authentication attacks.
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