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CVE-2017-5493
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-01-15T02:59:03.077 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:20:36.630

Summary

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.

Affected products

wordpress — wordpress

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References

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