Security Advisory

CVE-2017-5493

7.5
HIGH

Vulnerability Description

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.
Published Date January 15, 2017
Official Source NIST NVD Advisory