Improper input validation in Wordpress

CVE-2017-9065

In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is a lack of capability checks for post meta data in the XML-RPC API.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.041 (89.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9065?
CVE-2017-9065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wordpress, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-05-18.
How severe is CVE-2017-9065?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-9065 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.