WordPress 3.4.0 Access Restriction map_meta_cap access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in WordPress 3.4.0. Impacted is the function map_meta_cap of the component Access Restriction. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2012-3383. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress 3.4.0 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function map_meta_cap of the component Access Restriction. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The map_meta_cap function in wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress 3.4.x before 3.4.2, when the multisite feature is enabled, does not properly assign the unfiltered_html capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by leveraging the Administrator or Editor role and composing crafted text.

The weakness was published 07/22/2012 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-3383 since 06/14/2012. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 60100 (WordPress < 3.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

Upgrading to version 3.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77166), Tenable (60100) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36223†). Similar entries are available at VDB-61387 and VDB-61386. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 60100
Nessus Name: WordPress < 3.4.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.4.0

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07/22/2012 +38 days 🔍
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07/23/2012 +1 days 🔍
09/24/2012 +63 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +910 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

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Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: openwall.com
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CVE: CVE-2012-3383 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3383
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61385
X-Force: 77166
SecurityFocus: 54224
Vulnerability Center: 36223 - WordPress 3.4.0 \x27map_meta_cap\x27 Function Flaw Allows Remote Bypass Restrictions \\ XSS Attacks, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 19:41
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (55), 04/17/2017 11:20 (8), 12/06/2021 19:41 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:AA0:103

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