WordPress up to 4.7.0 Multisite API ms-functions.php cryptographic issues
CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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7.2 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
A vulnerability was found in WordPress (Content Management System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file wp-includes/ms-functions.php of the component Multisite API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issues vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
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.
The bug was discovered 01/11/2017. The weakness was presented 01/15/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-5493 since 01/14/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.
By approaching the search of inurl:wp-includes/ms-functions.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96606 (WordPress < 4.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175955 (Debian Security Update for wordpress (DSA 3779-1)).
Upgrading to version 3.7.17, 3.8.17, 3.9.15, 4.0.14, 4.1.14, 4.2.11, 4.3.7, 4.4.6, 4.5.5, 4.6.2 or 4.7.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (96606). See 95347, 95348, 95349 and 95350 for similar entries.
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License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Cryptographic issuesCWE: CWE-310
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Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 96606
Nessus Name: WordPress < 4.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 703779
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3779-1 (wordpress - security update)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.7.17/3.8.17/3.9.15/4.0.14/4.1.14/4.2.11/4.3.7/4.4.6/4.5.5/4.6.2/4.7.1
Patch: github.com
Timeline
01/11/2017 🔍01/11/2017 🔍
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Sources
Product: wordpress.comAdvisory: cea9e2dc62abf777e06b12ec4ad9d1aaa49b29f4
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-5493 (🔍)
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SecurityTracker: 1037591
SecurityFocus: 95401 - WordPress Cryptographic Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 01/15/2017 10:40Updated: 11/01/2022 07:32
Changes: 01/15/2017 10:40 (79), 06/08/2020 09:02 (3), 11/01/2022 07:26 (6), 11/01/2022 07:32 (1)
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