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CVE-2008-5113: WordPress 2.6.3 relies on the REQUEST superglobal array in certain dangerous situations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct delayed and persistent cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

medium Affects WordPress core. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

WordPress 2.6.3 relies on the REQUEST superglobal array in certain dangerous situations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct delayed and persistent cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Package
WordPress core WordPress
Affected versions
=2.6.3
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
medium  CVSS 4.0
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (71.6th percentile)
Published
2008-11-17
Source
nvd

References

CWE-352
NVD recordWordPress core advisories

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