CVE-2008-1930: High severity wordpress vulnerability
The cookie authentication method in WordPress 2.5 relies on a hash of a concatenated string containing USERNAME and EXPIRYTIME, which allows remote attackers to forge cookies by registering a username that results in the same concatenated string, as demonstrated by registering usernames beginning with "admin" to obtain administrator privileges, aka a "cryptographic splicing" issue. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-6013.
Affected Software
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1930?
CVE-2008-1930 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cookie forgery attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1930?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1930, upgrade to WordPress version 2.5.1 or later.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-1930 allow?
CVE-2008-1930 allows remote attackers to forge authentication cookies, potentially gaining unauthorized access.
What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2008-1930?
CVE-2008-1930 affects WordPress version 2.5 specifically.
Can CVE-2008-1930 be exploited easily?
Yes, CVE-2008-1930 can be easily exploited by registering specific usernames that trigger the vulnerability.