CVE-2014-0166
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...
- Published
- Apr 9, 2014
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- redhat
- Evidence observed
- Aug 5, 2026
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 95.2%
- Model date
- Oct 13, 2026
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Summary
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.
Sources
- POC-CVE-2014-0166Exploit
POC of CVE-2014-0166 (WordPress cookie forgery vulnerability)
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