CVE-2012-1936

MediumCVSS 6.8/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.8/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-352

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 3, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-1936: Medium severity, CVSS 6.8 | Vulnix