Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:WP-LOGIN-PASS-RESET |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress 'wp-login.php' Admin Password Reset Security Bypass |
Release Date |
2013/05/09 |
Update Number |
2262 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: WordPress 'wp-login.php' Admin Password Reset Security Bypass
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against WordPress. A successful attack can lead to unauthorized access to admin account and information disclosure.
Extended Description
WordPress is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability because it fails to adequately restrict access to the password-reset feature. An attacker can exploit this issue to reset the administrator password of the application. Repeated attacks may allow the attacker to cause persistent denial-of-service conditions. WordPress 2.8.3 is affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.
Affected Products
- Red Hat Fedora 10
- Red Hat Fedora 11
- WordPress 2.8.3
References
- BugTraq: 36014
- CVE: CVE-2009-2762