CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-5493

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ms-functions.php file in the Multisite WordPress API in WordPress before 4.7.1 does not properly choose random numbers for keys, making it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted site or user signups.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain unauthorized access to resources, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update WordPress to version 4.7.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

wp-includes/ms-functions.php in the Multisite WordPress API in WordPress before 4.7.1 does not properly choose random numbers for keys, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted (1) site signup or (2) user signup.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS