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CVE-2010-5297

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

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CVE-2010-5297 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WordPress before 3.0.1, when a Multisite installation is used, permanently retains the "site administrators can add users" option once changed, which might allow remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances via an add action after a temporary change.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress before 3.0.1, when a Multisite installation is used, permanently retains the "site administrators can add users" option once changed, which might allow remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances via an add action after a temporary change.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 3.0
WordpressWordpress2.0
WordpressWordpress2.0.1
WordpressWordpress2.0.2
WordpressWordpress2.0.4
WordpressWordpress2.0.5
WordpressWordpress2.0.6
WordpressWordpress2.0.7
WordpressWordpress2.0.8
WordpressWordpress2.0.9
WordpressWordpress2.0.10
WordpressWordpress2.0.11
WordpressWordpress2.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.2
WordpressWordpress2.1.3
WordpressWordpress2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.1
WordpressWordpress2.2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3.1
WordpressWordpress2.3.2
WordpressWordpress2.3.3
WordpressWordpress2.5
WordpressWordpress2.5.1
WordpressWordpress2.6
WordpressWordpress2.6.1
WordpressWordpress2.6.2
WordpressWordpress2.6.3
WordpressWordpress2.6.5
WordpressWordpress2.7
WordpressWordpress2.7.1
WordpressWordpress2.8
WordpressWordpress2.8.1
WordpressWordpress2.8.2
WordpressWordpress2.8.3
WordpressWordpress2.8.4
WordpressWordpress2.8.5
WordpressWordpress2.8.5.1
WordpressWordpress2.8.5.2
WordpressWordpress2.8.6
WordpressWordpress2.9
WordpressWordpress2.9.1
WordpressWordpress2.9.1.1
WordpressWordpress2.9.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5297?
WordPress before 3.0.1, when a Multisite installation is used, permanently retains the "site administrators can add users" option once changed, which might allow remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances via an add action after a temporary change.
How severe is CVE-2010-5297?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5297 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5297?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST