CVE-2017-6819

Name: CVE-2017-6819
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-12T01:59:00.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In WordPress before 4.7.3, there is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This (wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php), leading to excessive use of server resources. The CSRF can trigger an outbound HTTP request for a large file that is then parsed by Press This.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WordPress before 4.7.3, there is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This (wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php), leading to excessive use of server resources. The CSRF can trigger an outbound HTTP request for a large file that is then parsed by Press This.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wordpress	Wordpress	<= 4.7.2

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301a152829Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_this_function_allows_dos.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8770Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301a152829Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_this_function_allows_dos.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8770Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6819?

How severe is CVE-2017-6819?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6819?

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-2017-6819?

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Source: NVD / NIST