Vulnerability Description
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039553
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41397PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8912PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039553
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41397PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8912PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14722?
CVE-2017-14722 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.
How severe is CVE-2017-14722?
CVE-2017-14722 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14722?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.