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CVE-2008-0664

First published: Tue Feb 05 2008(Updated: )

The XML-RPC implementation (xmlrpc.php) in WordPress before 2.3.3, when registration is enabled, allows remote attackers to edit posts of other blog users via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/2.3.3<0.
0.
WordPress=0.7
WordPress=0.71
WordPress=1.2
WordPress=1.2.1
WordPress=1.2.2
WordPress=1.3.1
WordPress=1.5
WordPress=1.5.1
WordPress=1.5.1.2
WordPress=1.5.1.3
WordPress=1.5.2
WordPress=2.0
WordPress=2.0.1
WordPress=2.0.2
WordPress=2.0.3
WordPress=2.0.4
WordPress=2.0.5
WordPress=2.0.6
WordPress=2.0.7
WordPress=2.0.10
WordPress=2.0.10_rc1
WordPress=2.0.10_rc2
WordPress=2.0.11
WordPress=2.1
WordPress=2.1.1
WordPress=2.1.2
WordPress=2.1.3
WordPress=2.1.3_rc1
WordPress=2.1.3_rc2
WordPress=2.2
WordPress=2.2.1
WordPress=2.2.2
WordPress=2.2.3
WordPress=2.2_revision5002
WordPress=2.2_revision5003
WordPress=2.3
WordPress=2.3.1
WordPress=2.3.2

Remedy

http://wordpress.org/development/2008/02/wordpress-233/

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27669

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0664?

    CVE-2008-0664 is classified as a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to edit posts of other blog users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0664?

    To fix CVE-2008-0664, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 2.3.3 or later.

  • Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2008-0664?

    CVE-2008-0664 affects all WordPress versions prior to 2.3.3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-0664 facilitate?

    CVE-2008-0664 facilitates unauthorized post editing by remote attackers due to a flaw in the XML-RPC implementation.

  • Is CVE-2008-0664 a newly discovered vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2008-0664 was reported in early 2008 and has since been addressed in updates.

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