Vulnerability identifier: #VU6590

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9064

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: WordPress.ORG

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform CSRF attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin in the filesystem credentials dialog. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and perform CSRF attack.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.7.5.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 4.7 - 4.7.4

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External links
http://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/

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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.