WordPress Core < 3.6.1 - HTML File Upload

6.4
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CVE CVE-2013-5738
CVSS 6.4 (Medium)
Publicly Published September 11, 2013
Last Updated December 5, 2022

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.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Core
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 3.6.1, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 3.6
Patched Version
  • 3.6.1

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