HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-5610
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-5610

CWE-200Published: January 30, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php in Press This in WordPress before 4.7.2 does not properly restrict visibility of a taxonomy-assignment user interface, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by reading terms.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5610 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5
PATCHhttps://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/21264a31e0849e6ff793a06a17de877dd88ea454
PATCHhttps://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/
PATCHhttps://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8729
PATCHhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5
PATCHhttps://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/21264a31e0849e6ff793a06a17de877dd88ea454
PATCHhttps://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/
PATCHhttps://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8729
ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731
ADVISORYhttps://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2
ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731
ADVISORYhttps://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2

All References (16)

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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/21264a31e0849e6ff793a06a17de877dd88ea454Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8729Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3779Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95816Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037731Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.2Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/21264a31e0849e6ff793a06a17de877dd88ea454Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2017/01/wordpress-4-7-2-security-release/Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-5610
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-5610 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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