CVE-2013-5739

Public Exploit

Description

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

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory debian.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 exploit
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-2013-5739?
CVE-2013-5739 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-5739?
To fix CVE-2013-5739, 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-2013-5739 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-5739 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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