CVE-2012-1936

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…

published May 3, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03271 · 88.3th percentile
Published
2012-05-03T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 20:00Z
    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…
    cvelistv5