Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old WordPress core SQL injection issue fixed in WordPress 3.0.2. An authenticated user could abuse the Send Trackbacks field to run SQL against the site database. The main business risk is legacy, forgotten WordPress installations where lower-trust accounts still exist. Exposure is most likely in unsupported WordPress sites older than 3.0.2 or distribution packages that missed 2010 security updates. Risk depends on whether authenticated users can access the affected trackback workflow. Prioritize remediation where legacy WordPress is internet-facing, business-critical, or has multiple authenticated users. For modern patched WordPress estates, this is mainly an inventory hygiene check. Mitigation focus: Upgrade WordPress core beyond 3.0.2, preferably to a supported current release.; Apply Debian, Fedora, or vendor package security updates where WordPress is OS-managed.; Inventory and retire any legacy WordPress installations before 3.0.2..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659265CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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