Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2005-2612 is a direct code injection flaw in WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier. A remote attacker can supply a crafted cache_lastpostdate[server] cookie and cause the application to execute arbitrary PHP code. The NVD rates it 7.5 (HIGH) under CVSS v2.0, with network access, low complexity and no authentication required.
NVD description
Direct code injection vulnerability in WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the cache_lastpostdate[server] cookie.
EPSS · FIRST.org
38.8%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 98% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 17 août 2005
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
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