CVE-2017-6816

Published: Mar 12, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

4.9

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploitability: 1.2 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

In WordPress before 4.7.3 (wp-admin/plugins.php), unintended files can be deleted by administrators using the plugin deletion functionality.

Affected (3)

Products: Wordpress: Wordpress · Debian: Debian Linux

1 product

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Wordpress Wordpress	Up to 4.7.2

Configuration B

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Debian Debian Linux	Version 8.0
Debian Debian Linux	Version 9.0

Related CWEs

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (14)

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3815

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96598

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/4d80f8b3e1b00a3edcee0774dc9c2f4c78f9e663

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-release/

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8767

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchThird Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3815