Vulnerability identifier: #VU5508
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: WordPress.ORG
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.
An input validation error exists in "wp-admin/includes/class-wp-posts-list-table.php" script in the posts list table. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.7.2
Vulnerable software versions
WordPress: 4.7 - 4.7.1
External links
http://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/
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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.