CVE-2008-5695: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5695: wp-admin/options.php in WordPress MU before 1.3.2, and WordPress 2.3.2 and earlier, does not properly valid...

wp-admin/options.php in WordPress MU before 1.3.2, and WordPress 2.3.2 and earlier, does not properly validate requests to update an option, which allows remote authenticated users with manage_options and upload_files capabilities to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP script and adding this script's pathname to active_plugins.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy WordPress issue where an authenticated user with powerful site privileges could change plugin settings to run uploaded PHP code. The main business concern is full site compromise on very old WordPress or WordPress MU deployments. There is no source-bundle evidence of current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in internet-facing legacy WordPress MU before 1.3.2 or WordPress 2.3.2 and earlier. Risk depends on whether users have both manage_options and upload_files capabilities, and whether PHP uploads or plugin option changes are possible. Prioritize remediation if any legacy WordPress 2.3.2-or-earlier or WordPress MU pre-1.3.2 site remains online. Modern supported WordPress deployments are not identified as affected by the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected WordPress and WordPress MU installations to supported, non-affected versions.; Review vendor guidance for any version-specific remediation not captured in the source bundle.; Remove upload_files from users who do not strictly need it..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 19, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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