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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2757-1 | wordpress security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2013-5576 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T17:22:30.297Z
Reserved: 2013-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-5739
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-09-12T13:30:13.547
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2013-5739
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD