CVE-2008-6762: Medium severity wordpress vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2009
·Updated
Open redirect vulnerability in wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backto parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WordPress=2.6
Event History
Apr 28, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2008-6762?
CVE-2008-6762 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for phishing attacks.
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How do I fix CVE-2008-6762?
To fix CVE-2008-6762, update your WordPress installation to a version later than 2.6.
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What causes CVE-2008-6762?
CVE-2008-6762 is caused by an open redirect vulnerability in the wp-admin/upgrade.php file.
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Who is affected by CVE-2008-6762?
Users running WordPress version 2.6 are directly affected by CVE-2008-6762.
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What is the impact of CVE-2008-6762?
The impact of CVE-2008-6762 allows attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites, facilitating phishing attacks.