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CVE-2017-1001000

UnknownEPSS 81.85%

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CVE-2017-1001000 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The register_routes function in wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php in the REST API in WordPress 4.7.x before 4.7.2 does not require an integer identifier, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary pages via a request for wp-json/wp/v2/posts followed by a numeric value and a non-numeric value, as demonstrated by the wp-json/wp/v2/posts/123?id=123helloworld URI.. EPSS estimates a 81.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The register_routes function in wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php in the REST API in WordPress 4.7.x before 4.7.2 does not require an integer identifier, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary pages via a request for wp-json/wp/v2/posts followed by a numeric value and a non-numeric value, as demonstrated by the wp-json/wp/v2/posts/123?id=123helloworld URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
81.85%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress4.7
WordpressWordpress4.7.1
WordpressWordpress4.7.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1001000?
The register_routes function in wp-includes/rest-api/endpoints/class-wp-rest-posts-controller.php in the REST API in WordPress 4.7.x before 4.7.2 does not require an integer identifier, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary pages via a request for wp-json/wp/v2/posts followed by a numeric value and a non-numeric value, as demonstrated by the wp-json/wp/v2/posts/123?id=123helloworld URI.
How severe is CVE-2017-1001000?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1001000 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 81.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1001000?
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