# CVE-2012-6078: W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 generates hash keys insecurely which allows remote attackers to predict the values of the hashes.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-11-22 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- W3 Total Cache: 0.9.2.5

## Description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 generates hash keys insecurely which allows remote attackers to predict the values of the hashes.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on W3 Total Cache, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6078
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/30/3
- https://www.w3-edge.com/weblog/2013/01/security-w3-total-cache-0-9-2-4/
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-w3-total-cache-plugin-predictable-cache-filenames/

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