Vulnerability Description
In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could modify metadata to bypass intended restrictions on deleting files.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9.9 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106220Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.9ProductVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/12/wordpress-5-0-1-security-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-0-1/ProductVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9169Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4401Third Party Advisory
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/wordpress-plugs-bug-that-led-to-google-indexing-soPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106220Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.9ProductVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00019.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/12/wordpress-5-0-1-security-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-0-1/ProductVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9169Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4401Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20147?
CVE-2018-20147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1, authors could modify metadata to bypass intended restrictions on deleting files.
How severe is CVE-2018-20147?
CVE-2018-20147 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-2018-20147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.