CVE-2017-9061
UnknownEPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 4.7.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3870Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.5Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/8c7ea71edbbffca5d9766b7bea7c7f3722ffafa6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8819Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3870Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98509Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038520Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.5Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/8c7ea71edbbffca5d9766b7bea7c7f3722ffafa6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8819Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9061?
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.
How severe is CVE-2017-9061?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9061?
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-2017-9061?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST