Vulnerability Description
The Jetpack plugin before 1.9 before 1.9.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, 2.4.x before 2.4.4, 2.5.x before 2.5.2, 2.6.x before 2.6.3, 2.7.x before 2.7.2, 2.8.x before 2.8.2, and 2.9.x before 2.9.3 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to the XML-RPC service, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions and publish posts via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic | Jetpack | 1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jetpack.me/2014/04/10/jetpack-security-update/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57729Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66789
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92560
- http://jetpack.me/2014/04/10/jetpack-security-update/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57729Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66789
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92560
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0173?
CVE-2014-0173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Jetpack plugin before 1.9 before 1.9.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, 2.4.x before 2.4.4, 2.5.x before 2.5.2, 2.6.x before 2.6.3, 2.7.x before 2.7...
How severe is CVE-2014-0173?
CVE-2014-0173 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-2014-0173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Automattic Jetpack.