SB2017030618 - Open redirect in WordPress WordPress
Published: March 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017030618
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6815)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect website visitors to external websites.The vulnerability is caused by incorrect validation of redirected URL in wp-includes/pluggable.php. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link, redirect the victim on external website and perform a phishing attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.