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Updated wordpress packages has been released for Debian 7 LTS



Package : wordpress
Version : 3.6.1+dfsg-1~deb7u15
CVE ID : CVE-2017-8295 CVE-2017-9061 CVE-2017-9062
CVE-2017-9063 CVE-2017-9064 CVE-2017-9065
Debian Bug : 862053 862816

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

CVE-2017-8295

Potential unauthorized password reset vulnerability. More
information are available at:

https://exploitbox.io/vuln/WordPress-Exploit-4-7-Unauth-Password-Reset-0day-CVE-2017-8295.html

CVE-2017-9061

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when someone
attempts to upload very large files.

CVE-2017-9062

Improper handling of post meta data values in the XML-RPC API.

CVE-2017-9063

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the customizer.

CVE-2017-9064

A Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in the
filesystem credentials dialog.

CVE-2017-9065

Lack of capability checks for post meta data in the XML-RPC API.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
3.6.1+dfsg-1~deb7u15.

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: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
  Wordpress security update for Debian 7 LTS