Vulnerability Description
In WordPress before 4.7.3, there is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This (wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php), leading to excessive use of server resources. The CSRF can trigger an outbound HTTP request for a large file that is then parsed by Press This.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301aIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8770PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301aIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-relePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6819?
CVE-2017-6819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In WordPress before 4.7.3, there is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This (wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php), leading to excessive use of server resources. The CSRF can trigger an o...
How severe is CVE-2017-6819?
CVE-2017-6819 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.