HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2013-5739
LOW

CVE-2013-5739

CWE-79Published: September 12, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

3.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-5739 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322
PATCHhttp://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/
PATCHhttp://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322
PATCHhttp://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/
ADVISORYhttp://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1
ADVISORYhttp://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1

All References (8)

→
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1Vendor Advisory
→
http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322Exploit · Patch
→
http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2757
→
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.6.1Vendor Advisory
→
http://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/25322Exploit · Patch
→
http://wordpress.org/news/2013/09/wordpress-3-6-1/Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2757

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2013-5739
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 12, 2013

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2013-5739 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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