Vulnerability identifier: #VU12400

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: WordPress.ORG

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

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

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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.