Vulnerability Description
WordPress version <4.9 contains a CWE-20 Input Validation vulnerability in thumbnail processing that can result in remote code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via thumbnail upload by an authenticated user and may require additional plugins in order to be exploited however this has not been confirmed at this time. This issue appears to have been partially, but not completely fixed in WordPress 4.9
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105305Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/20/php_unserialisation_wordpress_vuln/Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/GePBmsNJw6Y?t=1763Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105305Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/20/php_unserialisation_wordpress_vuln/Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/GePBmsNJw6Y?t=1763Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000600?
CVE-2017-1000600 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WordPress version <4.9 contains a CWE-20 Input Validation vulnerability in thumbnail processing that can result in remote code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via thumbnail upload by ...
How severe is CVE-2017-1000600?
CVE-2017-1000600 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000600?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.