Description
WordPress is prone to an unauthorized access vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue will allow attackers to reset the password of arbitrary accounts. WordPress 2.6.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to WordPress version 2.6.2 or latest
References
http://www.suspekt.org/2008/08/18/mysql-and-sql-column-truncation-vulnerabilities/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6397/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6421/
http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/69821/wordpress261-admin.txt
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