CVE-2005-2612Wordpress Code Injection
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.
Published Aug 17, 2005 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-2612, WORDFENCE-fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9, fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2612 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Wordpress.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 1.5.2, Wordpress 1.5.2-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
39%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
60/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-2612
- advisory16386
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9?source=api-scan
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.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WordpressWordpress | 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.2, 1.5, 1.5.1, 1.5.1.2, 1.5.1.3 | 1.5.2-1 |
Patched Releases
Wordpress
1.5.2, 1.5.2-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 17, 2005
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2005-2612
- advisory16386
- advisorywordfence.com · fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9
- advisorywordfence.com · fbe42214-0a01-4b9c-8149-68c47082d9d9
- exploit20050809 (no subject)
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Wordpress versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.2, 1.5, 1.5.1, 1.5.1.2, 1.5.1.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 1.5.2, Wordpress 1.5.2-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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