WordPress Core < 2.6.1 - Cryptographic Weakness

5.9
Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade')
CVE CVE-2008-3747
CVSS 5.9 (Medium)
Publicly Published August 15, 2008
Last Updated January 22, 2024

Description

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.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Core
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.6.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 2.6
Patched Version
  • 2.6.1

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