CVE-2012-6077 Information disclosure in Total Cache

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files in the W3 Total Cache plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-6077?

CVE-2012-6077 is a high-severity vulnerability in W3 Total Cache, published on 22 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

W3 Total Cache before 0.9.2.5 allows remote attackers to retrieve password hash information due to insecure storage of database cache files.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6077?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Boldgrid W3 Total Cache.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6077?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6077 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-6077 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6077 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-624v-rq3v-wr69.

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