Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via vectors involving a Flash file upload.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95399
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8717
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95399
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8717
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5489?
CVE-2017-5489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via vectors involving a Flash file upload.
How severe is CVE-2017-5489?
CVE-2017-5489 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-2017-5489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.