SB2017030617 - Improper input validation in WordPress WordPress
Published: March 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017030617
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6816)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
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.