SB2017012606 - Improper access control in WordPress WordPress



SB2017012606 - Improper access control in WordPress WordPress

Published: January 26, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017012606
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5610)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to otherwise restricted information.

The vulnerability resides within wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php script in Press This functionality, which does not properly restrict visibility permissions to user interface for assigning taxonomy terms. A remote authenticated attacker may be able to gain access to potentially sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.