CVE-2017-17092
UnknownEPSS 4.13%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17092 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | < 4.9.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/67d03a98c2cae5f41843c897f206adde299b0509Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.9.1Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/67d03a98c2cae5f41843c897f206adde299b0509Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-release/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4090Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17092?
wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 4.9.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for upload of .js files, which might allow remote attackers to conduct XSS attacks via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-17092?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17092 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17092?
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.
How Strix Helps
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