CVE-2010-5296

Public Exploit

Description

wp-includes/capabilities.php in WordPress before 3.0.2, when a Multisite configuration is used, does not require the Super Admin role for the delete_users capability, which allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass intended access restrictions via a delete action.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.2 vendor advisory
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/15562 patch exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5296?
CVE-2010-5296 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-5296?
To fix CVE-2010-5296, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-5296 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-5296 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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