CVE-2020-11028: Unauthenticated disclosure of certain private posts in WordPress
First published: Thu Apr 30 2020(Updated: )
In affected versions of WordPress, some private posts, which were previously public, can result in unauthenticated disclosure under a specific set of conditions. This has been patched in version 5.4.1, along with all the previously affected versions via a minor release (5.3.3, 5.2.6, 5.1.5, 5.0.9, 4.9.14, 4.8.13, 4.7.17, 4.6.18, 4.5.21, 4.4.22, 4.3.23, 4.2.27, 4.1.30, 4.0.30, 3.9.31, 3.8.33, 3.7.33).
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/wordpress | 5.0.15+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.0.19+dfsg1-0+deb10u1 5.7.8+dfsg1-0+deb11u2 6.1.1+dfsg1-1 6.3.1+dfsg1-1 | |
| WordPress | <5.4.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-xhx9-759f-6p2w
- https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updates
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/47635
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/8e11facb671932a6eefe0e7e4f3d63d39eef55b3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-11028
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this WordPress vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this WordPress vulnerability is CVE-2020-11028.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-11028?
The severity level of CVE-2020-11028 is high with a severity score of 7.5.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-11028?
Versions up to and inclusive of 5.4.1 of WordPress are affected by CVE-2020-11028.
How can I fix CVE-2020-11028?
To fix CVE-2020-11028, you should update WordPress to version 5.4.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-11028?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-11028 on the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-xhx9-759f-6p2w), [Link 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00011.html), [Link 3](https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-5-4-1/#security-updates).
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