CVE-2011-5270
UnknownEPSS 1.77%
Last modified
CVE-2011-5270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-admin/press-this.php in WordPress before 3.0.6 does not enforce the publish_posts capability requirement, which allows remote authenticated users to perform publish actions by leveraging the Contributor role.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-admin/press-this.php in WordPress before 3.0.6 does not enforce the publish_posts capability requirement, which allows remote authenticated users to perform publish actions by leveraging the Contributor role.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.0.5 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.0 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.0.1 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.0.2 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.0.3 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | 3.0.4 |
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.6Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/17710Exploit, Patch
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.6Vendor Advisory
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/17710Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-5270?
wp-admin/press-this.php in WordPress before 3.0.6 does not enforce the publish_posts capability requirement, which allows remote authenticated users to perform publish actions by leveraging the Contributor role.
How severe is CVE-2011-5270?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5270?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2011-5270?
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