CVE-2017-9061 json
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error…
published 9y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2017-18000
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.
Patch / fix
- wordpress Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 4.7.5+dfsg-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9061
- github.com/WordPress/WordPress@8c7ea71 commit
- wordpress.org/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/ advisory
- wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8819 advisory
- codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.5 advisory
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1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
- Technology feeds
References
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github.com
/WordPress/WordPress/commit/8c7ea71edbbffca5d9766b7bea7c7f3722ffafa6
patch, third-party-advisory
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wordpress.org
/news/2017/05/wordpress-4-7-5/
patch, vendor-advisory
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wpvulndb.com
/vulnerabilities/8819
patch, third-party-advisory
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codex.wordpress.org
/Version_4.7.5
patch, release-notes, vendor-advisory
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debian.org
/security/2017/dsa-3870
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1038520
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/98509
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-9061
- NVD CVE-2017-9061
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