CVE-2017-5493 Information
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wp-includes/ms-functions.php in the Multisite WordPress API in WordPress before 4.7.1 does not properly choose random numbers for keys which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted (1) site signup or (2) user signup.
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Reference
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/6 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95401 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037591 https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.1 https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/cea9e2dc62abf777e06b12ec4ad9d1aaa49b29f4 https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-1-security-and-maintenance-release/ https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8721
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction Required
NONE
Scope
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
UNCHANGED
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
HIGH
Base Score
NONE
Base Severity
7.5