CVE-2017-9062

Name: CVE-2017-9062
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-18T14:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9062 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/3d95e3ae816f4d7c638f40d3e936a4be19724381Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8816Patch, 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/3d95e3ae816f4d7c638f40d3e936a4be19724381Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8816Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9062?

In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.

How severe is CVE-2017-9062?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9062 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9062?

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-2017-9062?

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Source: NVD / NIST