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