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CVE-2013-5739

nvd nist
Published: Sep 12, 2013Modified: Apr 29, 2026

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3.5
Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Exploitability: 6.8 / Impact: 2.9
Source: NVD

Description

The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file, related to the get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php.

Affected (1)

Products: Wordpress: Wordpress
Wordpress
1 product
Wordpress
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Wordpress
Up to 3.6

Related CWEs

CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References (8)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitPatch
Source: cve@mitre.org
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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