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CVE-2013-5738

MEDIUM 4.3 CVSS 2.0
Published
September 12, 2013
Last modified
June 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
cve@mitre.org
Weakness
CWE-20
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Description

The get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 does not require the unfiltered_html capability for uploads of .htm and .html files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a crafted file.

Affected WordPress components

  • WordPress core
    Confirmed match
    Up to and including 3.6

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • n/a n/a — Versions not specified
  • wordpress wordpress — Up to and including 3.6

References