Description
The wp_create_nonce function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier associates a nonce with a user account instead of a user session, which might make it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks on specific actions and objects by sniffing the network, as demonstrated by attacks against the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php and wp-admin/user-new.php scripts. NOTE: the vendor reportedly disputes the significance of this issue because wp_create_nonce operates as intended, even if it is arguably inconsistent with certain CSRF protection details advocated by external organizations
Exploits (1)
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.webapp-security.com/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-1-multiple-csrf-vulnerabilities
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit
x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18791
Exploit x_refsource_misc
http://www.webapp-security.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Wordpress-3.3.1-Multiple-CSRF-Vulnerabilities6.txt
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53280
Scores
EPSS
0.0040
EPSS Percentile
60.9%
Details
CWE
CWE-352
Status
published
Products (49)
wordpress/wordpress
1.0
wordpress/wordpress
1.0.1
wordpress/wordpress
1.0.2
wordpress/wordpress
1.1.1
wordpress/wordpress
1.2
wordpress/wordpress
1.2.1
wordpress/wordpress
1.2.2
wordpress/wordpress
1.2.3
wordpress/wordpress
1.2.4
wordpress/wordpress
1.2.5 (2 CPE variants)
... and 39 more
Published
May 03, 2012
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026