CVE-2014-0166

MediumCVSS 6.4/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The wp_validate_auth_cookie function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.7.2 and 3.8.x before 3.8.2 does not properly determine the validity of authentication cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a forged cookie.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.4/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-287

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 10, 2014
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2014-0166: Medium severity, CVSS 6.4 | Vulnix