Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/67d03a98c2cae5f41843c897f206adde29PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/67d03a98c2cae5f41843c897f206adde29PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8966Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17092?
CVE-2017-17092 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted fil...
How severe is CVE-2017-17092?
CVE-2017-17092 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17092?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.