CVE-2017-5492: CSRF
First published: Sun Jan 15 2017(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the widget-editing accessibility-mode feature in WordPress before 4.7.1 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that perform a widgets-access action, related to wp-admin/includes/class-wp-screen.php and wp-admin/widgets.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/95407
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/03e5c0314aeffe6b27f4b98fef842bf0fb00c733
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-release/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8720
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5492?
CVE-2017-5492 has a medium severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5492?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-5492 is to update WordPress to version 4.7.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-5492?
CVE-2017-5492 affects all WordPress versions prior to 4.7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5492?
CVE-2017-5492 is a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
What does CVE-2017-5492 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2017-5492 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users to perform widget-related actions.
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