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CVE-2008-3747
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…
Impact
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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | Versions 0.6.2, 0.6.2.1, 0.7, 0.71, 0.72, 0.711 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569