Vulnerability Description
The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_plugins capability, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended read-access restrictions via the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, a related issue to CVE-2016-6896.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96847
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/38168Issue TrackingPatch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/37490Issue Tracking
- https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/path_traversal_vulnerability_in_wordpress_coreTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96847
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/38168Issue TrackingPatch
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/37490Issue Tracking
- https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/path_traversal_vulnerability_in_wordpress_coreTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10148?
CVE-2016-10148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress before 4.6 makes a get_plugin_data call before checking the update_plugins capability, which allows remote authent...
How severe is CVE-2016-10148?
CVE-2016-10148 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10148?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.