CVE-2013-5738

Name: CVE-2013-5738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-12T13:30:13.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.36%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/25322Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2757
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1Vendor Advisory
http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2757

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5738?

How severe is CVE-2013-5738?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5738?

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-2013-5738?

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Source: NVD / NIST