# CVE-2008-3747: The (1) get\_edit\_post\_link and (2) get\_edit\_comment\_link functions in wp-includes/link-template.php in WordPress before 2.6.1 do not force S

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-08-27 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The (1) get_edit_post_link and (2) get_edit_comment_link functions in wp-includes/link-template.php in WordPress before 2.6.1 do not force SSL communication in the intended situations, which might allow remote attackers to gain administrative access by sniffing the network for a cookie.

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## References

- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/7359
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/20/3
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44569
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30750
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/19/1

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