Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-5738

The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.
Published 2013-09-12 13:30:14
Updated 2013-09-27 03:47:39
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)Input validation

Threat overview for CVE-2013-5738

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2013-5738
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 80
IPs affected by CVE-2013-5738 83
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-5738

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.24%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 61 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2013-5738

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.3
 MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2013-5738

  • The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2013-5738

Products affected by CVE-2013-5738

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