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WordPress core

CVE-2017-9061

In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.

Severity
Medium 6.1
Published
18 May 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
17 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WordPressWordPress core · cpe:a:wordpress:wordpress
  • Every version up to 4.7.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9061
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-9061