WordPress Releases Security Update

WordPress versions prior to 4.8.2 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website.

Threat ID:: CC-1651
Category:
Threat Severity:: Medium
Threat Vector:
Published:: 21 September 2017 12:00 AM

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Summary

WordPress versions prior to 4.8.2 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

WordPress Core

WordPress 4.8.2

Threat details

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security Release and upgrade to WordPress 4.8.2.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 11:41 am