WordPress
CVE-2017-14722
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename.
AnalysisAI
Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 30.5%.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Before version 4.8.2, WordPress allowed a Directory Traversal attack in the Customizer component via a crafted theme filename. Affected products include: Wordpress. Version information: version 4.8.2.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
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Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
View allSame technique Path Traversal
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