WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

BID:62424

Info

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 62424
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2013-5738
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 21 2013 12:13AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

WordPress is prone to a security weakness.

An attacker can exploit this issue to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.

The issue is fixed in WordPress 3.6.1.

Exploit / POC

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

Solution / Fix

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function Security Weakness

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