Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/comment.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 does not properly whitelist trackbacks and pingbacks in the blogroll, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended spam restrictions via a crafted URL, as demonstrated by a URL that triggers a substring match.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/16637ExploitPatch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/13887ExploitPatch
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/16637ExploitPatch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/13887ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-5293?
CVE-2010-5293 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). wp-includes/comment.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 does not properly whitelist trackbacks and pingbacks in the blogroll, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended spam restrictions via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2010-5293?
CVE-2010-5293 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-5293?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.