Vulnerability Description
WordPress before 4.9.2 has XSS in the Flash fallback files in MediaElement (under wp-includes/js/mediaelement).
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 | < 4.9.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.2ProductVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3fe9cb61ee71fcfadb5e002399296fcc11Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/01/wordpress-4-9-2-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9006Third Party Advisory
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.2ProductVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/3fe9cb61ee71fcfadb5e002399296fcc11Patch
- https://wordpress.org/news/2018/01/wordpress-4-9-2-security-and-maintenance-releRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9006Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5776?
CVE-2018-5776 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). WordPress before 4.9.2 has XSS in the Flash fallback files in MediaElement (under wp-includes/js/mediaelement).
How severe is CVE-2018-5776?
CVE-2018-5776 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-2018-5776?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.