WordPress XML-RPC Post Edit Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA28823
Release Date: 2008-02-07
Last Update: 2008-02-08
Popularity: 6,063 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Manipulation of data
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:WordPress 2.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-0664


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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