CVE-2017-9062 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 8.6 Published 18 May 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject malicious scripts via XML-RPC post meta data, potentially leading to code execution or account takeover in WordPress installations.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-9062?

CVE-2017-9062 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 18 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In WordPress before 4.7.5, there is improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.

Weakness: CWE-79, CWE-601, CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9062?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Wordpress Wordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9062?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2017-9062 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9062 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9062, GHSA-gv93-c8vm-3g8r, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9062.