VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2013-5738

CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM
EPSS probability2.36%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-09-12
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Description

The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references