Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-4139 is a historical WordPress cross-site scripting issue in version 2.2.1. A vulnerable upload administration page could accept attacker-controlled HTML or script through a style parameter. The main business concern is legacy WordPress exposure, especially where old admin interfaces remain reachable. Exposure is most likely on legacy WordPress 2.2.1 installations or forks retaining the same wp-admin upload handling. Modern WordPress versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless an exposed WordPress 2.2.1 system is found. If found on an internet-facing site, prioritize upgrade or isolation because admin-side XSS can support account or content compromise scenarios. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate any WordPress 2.2.1 deployments.; Review WordPress Trac ticket 4689 and vendor guidance for the historical fix.; Restrict administrative WordPress paths to trusted users and networks where feasible..
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- wordpress-upload-xss(35718)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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