Vulnerability Description
wp-mail.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended posting restrictions via a spoofed mail server with the mail.example.com name.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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/95406
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/061e8788814ac87706d8b95688df276fe3Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8719
- 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/95406
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/061e8788814ac87706d8b95688df276fe3Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5491?
CVE-2017-5491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). wp-mail.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 might allow remote attackers to bypass intended posting restrictions via a spoofed mail server with the mail.example.com name.
How severe is CVE-2017-5491?
CVE-2017-5491 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-2017-5491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.