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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0056
A vulnerability has been identified in WordPress prior to version 3.1.4
30 June 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WordPress
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Unauthorised Access -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Saturday, July 30 2011
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been identified in WordPress prior to version
3.1.4.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding this issue:
"This release fixes an issue that could allow a malicious Editor-level
user to gain further access to the site. Thanks K. Gudinavicius of
SEC Consult for bringing this to our attention." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of WordPress
to correct this issue. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] WordPress 3.1.4 (and 3.2 Release Candidate 3)
http://wordpress.org/news/2011/06/wordpress-3-1-4/
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.
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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
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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