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.
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Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-813-1 wordpress security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3779-1 wordpress security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-14597 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.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-05T15:04:14.697Z

Reserved: 2017-01-14T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2017-5493

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2017-01-15T02:59:03.077

Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Link: CVE-2017-5493

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