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    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, 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

    Published:May 3, 2012
    Last Modified:Apr 11, 2025
    EPS:May 3, 2012
    EPSS Score:0.00481
    CVSS Score:6.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Wordpress
    Product
    Wordpress

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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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