CVE-2014-0166 | WordPress up to 3.7.1/3.8.1 Authentication Cookies pluggable.php wp_validate_auth_cookie improper authentication (Nessus ID 73485 / ID 12914)
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 3.7.1/3.8.1. The affected element is the function wp_validate_auth_cookie of the file wp-includes/pluggable.php of the component Authentication Cookies Handler. This manipulation causes improper authentication.
This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-0166. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.