CVE-2012-5178: CSRF
Published Dec 19, 2012
·Updated
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Welcart plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that complete a purchase.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Welcart Welcart plugin<=1.2.1
Welcart Welcart plugin=0.5
Welcart Welcart plugin=0.9.1
WordPress
Event History
Dec 19, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5178?
CVE-2012-5178 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized transactions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5178?
To fix CVE-2012-5178, update the Welcart plugin to version 1.2.2 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5178?
CVE-2012-5178 affects users of the Welcart plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.2.2.
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What type of attack does CVE-2012-5178 facilitate?
CVE-2012-5178 facilitates cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2012-5178?
The consequences of CVE-2012-5178 include potential hijacking of user authentication for unauthorized purchases.