Vulnerability identifier: #VU61252

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: WordPress.ORG

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified errors that lead to security restrictions bypass. The vulnerability description will be updated to include more information once available.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 5.9 - 5.9.1, 5.8 - 5.8.3, 5.7 - 5.7.5, 5.6 - 5.6.7, 5.5 - 5.5.8, 5.4 - 5.4.9, 5.3 - 5.3.11, 5.2 - 5.2.14, 5.1 - 5.1.12, 5.0 - 5.0.15, 4.0 - 4.0.34, 4.9 - 4.9.19, 4.8 - 4.8.18, 4.7 - 4.7.22, 4.6 - 4.6.22, 4.5 - 4.5.25, 4.4 - 4.4.26, 4.3 - 4.3.27, 4.2 - 4.2.31, 4.1 - 4.1.34, 3.9 - 3.9.35, 3.8 - 3.8.37, 3.7 - 3.7.37

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External links
http://wordpress.org/news/2022/03/wordpress-5-9-2-security-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.