The create_post function in wp-includes/class-wp-atom-server.php in WordPress before 3.4.2 does not perform a capability check, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and publish new posts by leveraging the Contributor role and using the Atom Publishing Protocol (aka AtomPub) feature.
CVE-2012-4421 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Core WordPress. It affects Versions before 3.4.2 and is fixed in 3.4.2.
CVE-2012-4421 is tracked for the Core WordPress as medium severity with CVSS 6.3. The affected range is Versions before 3.4.2. Update WordPress to 3.4.2 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Core |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
wordpress
|
| CVE | CVE-2012-4421 |
| Patched Versions |
3.4.2
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| Affected Versions |
Versions before 3.4.2
|
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