CVE-2008-1930
First published: Mon Apr 28 2008(Updated: )
The cookie authentication method in WordPress 2.5 relies on a hash of a concatenated string containing USERNAME and EXPIRY_TIME, 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29965
- http://wordpress.org/development/2008/04/wordpress-251/
- http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/users/sjm217/advisories/wordpress-cookie-integrity.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491356/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28935
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019923
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1372/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42027
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.
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