CVE-2020-28040: CSRF
First published: Sat Oct 31 2020(Updated: )
WordPress before 5.5.2 allows CSRF attacks that change a theme's background image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| 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 WordPress | <5.5.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.wpscan.com/2020/10/30/wordpress-5.5.2-security-release.html
- https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-security-and-maintenance-release/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-28040
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00004.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CHHVNK2WYAM3ZTCXTFSEIT56IKLVJHU3/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VAVVYJKA2I6CRQUINECDPBGWMQDEG244/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUXVUAKL2HL4QYJEPHBNVQQWRMFMII2Y/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VAVVYJKA2I6CRQUINECDPBGWMQDEG244/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUXVUAKL2HL4QYJEPHBNVQQWRMFMII2Y/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CHHVNK2WYAM3ZTCXTFSEIT56IKLVJHU3/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28040?
CVE-2020-28040 is a vulnerability in WordPress before version 5.5.2 that allows CSRF attacks to change a theme's background image.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28040?
CVE-2020-28040 has a severity level of 4.3 (medium).
How does CVE-2020-28040 impact WordPress?
CVE-2020-28040 allows CSRF attacks to change a theme's background image, which could potentially impact the appearance and functionality of a WordPress website.
How can I fix CVE-2020-28040?
To fix CVE-2020-28040, users should update their WordPress installations to version 5.5.2 or later, as this version includes a security fix for the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28040?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-28040 on the WordPress official website, the WPScan blog, and the Debian security tracker.
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