CVE-2008-3747

Summary

The (1) get_edit_post_link and (2) get_edit_comment_link functions in wp-includes/link-template.php in WordPress before 2.6.1 do not force SSL communication in the intended situations, which might allow remote attackers to gain administrative access by sniffing the network for a cookie.

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1

References

• http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1

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