Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in WordPress (CVE-2017-9062)
Summary
Cross-site scripting in WordPress (CVE-2017-9062). Data can be tampered with by attackers.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A weakness called CVE-2017-9062 was discovered in WordPress.
In plain terms, it is a flaw that lets attackers sneak nasty scripts into a webpage.
Severity is High (CVSS 8.6/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "WordPress CVE-2017-9062".
CVE-2017-9062 (WordPress). Severity: High / CVSSv3 8.6. Category: CWE-79.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2017-9062) in WordPress. In plain words, it is a flaw that lets attackers sneak nasty scripts into a webpage.
Target versions of WordPress (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: High (CVSS 8.6/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory. (Typical mitigation pattern for CWE-79)
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9062 wordpress Fixed in: 4.7.5+dfsg-1
References
- advisory debian.org
- advisory securityfocus.com
- advisory securitytracker.com
- patch codex.wordpress.org
- patch github.com
- patch wordpress.org
- patch wpvulndb.com