VDB
CVE-2013-5739
CVE-2013-5739
PUBLISHED
Reported by mitre · Published September 12, 2013
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.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wordpress | 3.6 |
| wordpress | Ubuntu:14.04:LTS | 3.6.1+dfsg-1 |
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
| n/a | n/a | * |
Timeline
- Sep 12, 2013 CVE Published
- Feb 4, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Apr 11, 2025 CVE Updated
- Apr 5, 2026 Distribution Patch
- Apr 5, 2026 Security Advisory (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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References
- DSA-2757 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
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