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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.891452
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-1452-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'wordpress' package(s) announced via the DLA-1452-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'wordpress' package(s) announced via the DLA-1452-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Two vulnerabilities were discovered in wordpress, a web blogging tool. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the following issues.

CVE-2016-5836

The oEmbed protocol implementation in WordPress before 4.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2018-12895

A vulnerability was discovered in Wordpress, a web blogging tool. It allowed remote attackers with specific roles to execute arbitrary code.

For Debian 8 Jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 4.1+dfsg-1+deb8u18.

We recommend that you upgrade your wordpress packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'wordpress' package(s) on Debian 8.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
6.5

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-5836
BugTraq ID: 91363
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91363
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8523
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00046.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036163
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-12895
BugTraq ID: 104569
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104569
Debian Security Information: DSA-4250 (Google Search)
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4250
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164633/WordPress-4.9.6-Arbitrary-File-Deletion.html
https://blog.ripstech.com/2018/wordpress-file-delete-to-code-execution/
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9100
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