Brute-force Authentication Vulnerability in Limit Login Attempts Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2012-10001

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Limit Login Attempts
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2021

What is CVE-2012-10001?

The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress, prior to version 1.7.1, has a significant flaw where it fails to clear authentication cookies when a user is locked out. This defect enables remote attackers to exploit the plugin, facilitating easier brute-force authentication attempts against user accounts. Organizations using this plugin should ensure they are updated to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/limit-login-attempts/#devel...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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