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WordPress XML-RPC Post Edit Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA28823
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Release Date:
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2008-02-07
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Last Update:
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2008-02-08
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Popularity:
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6,348 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
Manipulation of data
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | WordPress 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-0664
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in WordPress, which can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions and to manipulate data.
The xmlrpc.php script does not properly restrict access to the edit functionality. This can be exploited to edit other users' posts.
Successful exploitation requires valid user credentials.
The vulnerability is reported in version 2.3.2. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 2.3.3.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.
Changelog:
2008-02-08: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://wordpress.org/development/2008/02/wordpress-233/
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