CVE-2017-14722

Name: CVE-2017-14722
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-23T20:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14722 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.. EPSS estimates a 7.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.82%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7.1
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7.3
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7.4
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.7.5
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.8
Wordpress	Wordpress	4.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039553
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41397Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8912Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039553
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/41397Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/09/wordpress-4-8-2-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8912Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3997

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14722?

Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.

How severe is CVE-2017-14722?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14722 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14722?

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-2017-14722?

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Source: NVD / NIST