WordPress Releases Security and Maintenance Updates

WordPress 5.3 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected website.

Threat ID:: CC-3316
Category:
Threat Severity:: Information only
Threat Vector:
Published:: 17 December 2019 12:00 AM

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Summary

WordPress 5.3 and prior versions are affected by multiple vulnerabilities. An 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 Core - Versions prior to 5.3.1

Remediation steps

Type	Step
	Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security and Maintenance Release and upgrade to WordPress 5.3.1.

Last edited: 29 June 2021 11:57 am