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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2016.0002
A cross-scripting vulnerability has been discovered in WordPress
14 January 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WordPress
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Cross-site Scripting -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-1564
Member content until: Saturday, February 13 2016
Comment: Proof of concept code is publicly available.
OVERVIEW
A cross-scripting vulnerability has been discovered in WordPress prior
to version 4.4.1.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information:
CVE-2016-1564: "WordPress versions 4.4 and earlier are affected by a
cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow a site to be
compromised. This was reported by Crtc4L." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to the latest version. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] WordPress 4.4.1 Security and Maintenance Release
https://wordpress.org/news/2016/01/wordpress-4-4-1-security-and-maintenance-release/
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)
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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