Open redirect in WordPress WordPress



Published: 2018-04-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-10100
CWE-ID CWE-601
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU12400

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10100

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the redirection URL for the login page was not validated or sanitized if forced to use HTTPS. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update to version 4.9.5.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 4.9 - 4.9.4

External links

http://wordpress.org/news/2018/04/wordpress-4-9-5-security-and-maintenance-release/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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