CVE-2013-4340
UnknownEPSS 2.63%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4340 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.6 |
References
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1Vendor Advisory
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25321Exploit, Patch
- http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1Vendor Advisory
- http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25321Exploit, Patch
- http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4340?
wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-4340?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4340 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4340?
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-2013-4340?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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