WordPress Mismanagement of Embeds in Multisite Networks
CVE-2020-28033

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-28033?

A vulnerability existed in WordPress prior to version 5.5.2 that impacted multisite networks by mishandling embed requests from disabled sites. This flaw allowed potentially malicious users to exploit the system by embedding spam content, posing security risks across the network. It highlights the importance of maintaining updated software to protect against such issues.

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References

https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-securi...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg0...
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https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4784
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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