SB2017030617 - Improper input validation in WordPress WordPress
Published: March 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017030617
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6816)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated administrator to delete certain files.The vulnerability is caused by unknown error within plugin deletion functionality (wp-admin/plugins.php). A remote authenticated administrator can unintentionally delete certain files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.