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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0054
Users can peek at trashed posts belonging to other authors
16 February 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WordPress 2.9.1 and prior
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Access Confidential Data -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Thursday, March 18 2010
OVERVIEW
WordPress has released an update to address a security issue in
versions 2.9.1 and prior.
IMPACT
WordPress describe the vulnerability as "logged in users can peek at
trashed posts belonging to other authors". [1]
MITIGATION
Upgrade WordPress to the latest version. The latest version is
available from:
http://wordpress.org/download/
REFERENCES
[1] WordPress 2.9.2
http://wordpress.org/development/2010/02/wordpress-2-9-2/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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