Vulnerability Description
wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-users-controller.php in the REST API implementation in WordPress 4.7 before 4.7.1 does not properly restrict listings of post authors, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a wp-json/wp/v2/users request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/daf358983cc1ce0c77bf6d2de2ebbb43dfPatch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8715
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41497/
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2016/12/wordfence-blocks-username-harvesting-via-Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95391
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/daf358983cc1ce0c77bf6d2de2ebbb43dfPatch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5487?
CVE-2017-5487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-users-controller.php in the REST API implementation in WordPress 4.7 before 4.7.1 does not properly restrict listings of post authors, which allows remote ...
How severe is CVE-2017-5487?
CVE-2017-5487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.