CVE-2013-5738

Published Sep 12, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 2.4% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2757-1 wordpress security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-5575 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:22 PM
Reserved
Sep 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 12, 2013, 1:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:59 PM