CVE-2017-6514: Infoleak
First published: Wed May 22 2019(Updated: )
WordPress 4.7.2 mishandles listings of post authors, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (Path Disclosure) via a /wp-json/oembed/1.0/embed?url= request, related to the "author_name":" substring.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =4.7.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6514?
CVE-2017-6514 has been rated as medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6514?
To fix CVE-2017-6514, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 4.7.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6514?
CVE-2017-6514 is categorized as a Path Disclosure vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6514?
WordPress version 4.7.2 is specifically affected by CVE-2017-6514.
What exploitation technique is used in CVE-2017-6514?
CVE-2017-6514 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted request to the WordPress API to gain access to sensitive information.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/wordpress
- canonical/wordpress
- version/wordpress/4.7.2