CVE-2013-5739

Published Sep 12, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 3.5 Low EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file, related to the get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2757-1 wordpress security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-5576 The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file, related to the get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php.
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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