CVE-2008-6762: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6762: Open redirect vulnerability in wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers t...

Open redirect vulnerability in wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backto parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old WordPress open redirect issue. A victim could be sent through a trusted WordPress site and then redirected to a phishing site. The main business risk is credential theft or brand abuse, not direct server compromise. Exposure is most plausible on obsolete WordPress 2.6.x-era installations where wp-admin/upgrade.php is reachable. The provided evidence is version-imprecise, so confirm against installed WordPress or distribution package history. Prioritize if legacy WordPress remains internet-facing or supports customer trust flows. For maintained WordPress deployments, urgency is lower, but obsolete instances should be retired or upgraded. Mitigation focus: Inventory any legacy WordPress installations and identify 2.6.x-era code.; Upgrade WordPress using supported vendor or distribution packages.; Review Debian DSA-1871 if using Debian-packaged WordPress..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 28, 2009, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wordpress-upgrade-phishing(50382)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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