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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T09:05:39.053Z
Reserved: 2013-12-03T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-0166

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2014-04-10T00:55:09.530
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-0166

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