CVE-2012-5868: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5868: WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an administrator's logout action, w...

WordPress 3.4.2 does not invalidate a wordpress_sec session cookie upon an administrator's logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover valid session identifiers via a brute-force attack, or modify data via a replay attack.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

WordPress 3.4.2 reportedly failed to invalidate an administrator security cookie when the administrator logged out. A stolen or guessed valid cookie could remain useful, increasing the chance of unauthorized admin actions after logout. Exposure is most plausible on internet-facing or internally reachable WordPress 3.4.2 installations, especially administrator logins. The provided affected-product metadata is sparse, so confirm actual version and session behavior in inventory. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not currently supported by provided evidence as actively exploited, but any remaining WordPress 3.4.2 admin surface should be prioritized for upgrade or retirement. Mitigation focus: Identify any WordPress 3.4.2 instances in production, staging, backups, or forgotten subdomains.; Check WordPress vendor guidance for the affected version and supported remediation path.; Move legacy WordPress deployments to a supported, maintained release where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 27, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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