MEDIUM
CVE-2017-6819
CWE-352Published: March 12, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In WordPress before 4.7.3, there is cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This (wp-admin/includes/class-wp-press-this.php), leading to excessive use of server resources. The CSRF can trigger an outbound HTTP request for a large file that is then parsed by Press This.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-6819 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301a152829Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_this_function_allows_dos.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8770Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/06/7Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037959Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.7.3Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/263831a72d08556bc2f3a328673d95301a152829Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/cross_site_request_forgery_in_wordpress_press_this_function_allows_dos.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/news/2017/03/wordpress-4-7-3-security-and-maintenance-release/Patch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-6819
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-352
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 12, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-352)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-6819 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.