CVE-2017-5490: XSS
First published: Sun Jan 15 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the theme-name fallback functionality in wp-includes/class-wp-theme.php in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted directory name of a theme, related to wp-admin/includes/class-theme-installer-skin.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=4.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95402
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/ce7fb2934dd111e6353784852de8aea2a938b359
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-release/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8718
- https://www.mehmetince.net/low-severity-wordpress/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5490?
CVE-2017-5490 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2017-5490?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5490, you should update your WordPress installation to version 4.7.1 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-5490 be used for?
CVE-2017-5490 can be exploited by attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, injecting malicious scripts into web pages.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2017-5490?
CVE-2017-5490 affects all WordPress versions prior to 4.7.1.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2017-5490?
Website administrators and users of WordPress prior to version 4.7.1 are at risk due to CVE-2017-5490.
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