CVE-2012-6078

HIGH

W3 Total Cache < 0.9.2.5 - Exposure of Sensitive Information via Predictable Cache Filenames

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 generates hash keys insecurely which allows remote attackers to predict the values of the hashes.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6078
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/3
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://www.w3-edge.com/weblog/2013/01/security-w3-total-cache-0-9-2-4/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0232
EPSS Percentile 81.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (1)
boldgrid/w3_total_cache < 0.9.2.5
Published Nov 22, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026