Vulnerability Description
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3870Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98509Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038520Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.5PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/8c7ea71edbbffca5d9766b7bea7c7f3722PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8819PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3870Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98509Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038520Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.5PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/8c7ea71edbbffca5d9766b7bea7c7f3722PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8819PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-9061?
CVE-2017-9061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filena...
How severe is CVE-2017-9061?
CVE-2017-9061 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9061?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.