CVE-2013-5738

Description

The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory wordpress.org Vendor Advisory wordpress.org Vendor Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2757 vendor advisory
http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322 patch vendor advisory
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1 vendor advisory
http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/ patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5738?
CVE-2013-5738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-5738?
To fix CVE-2013-5738, 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-2013-5738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-5738 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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