Vulnerability Description
Before WordPress 4.9.5, the URL validator assumed URLs with the hostname localhost were on the same host as the WordPress server.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104350Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.5Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/42894PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/804363859602d4050d9a38a21f5a65d9aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/04/wordpress-4-9-5-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9053Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4193Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104350Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.5Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/42894PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/804363859602d4050d9a38a21f5a65d9aePatchThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/04/wordpress-4-9-5-security-and-maintenance-releVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9053Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-10101?
CVE-2018-10101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Before WordPress 4.9.5, the URL validator assumed URLs with the hostname localhost were on the same host as the WordPress server.
How severe is CVE-2018-10101?
CVE-2018-10101 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-2018-10101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.