Package        : wordpress
Version        : 4.1+dfsg-1+deb8u18
CVE ID         : CVE-2016-5836 CVE-2018-12895
Debian Bug     : 902876

Two vulnerabilities were discovered in wordpress, a web blogging
tool. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project identifies the
following issues.

CVE-2016-5836

    The oEmbed protocol implementation in WordPress before 4.5.3 allows
    remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified
    vectors.

CVE-2018-12895

    A vulnerability was discovered in Wordpress, a web blogging tool. It
    allowed remote attackers with specific roles to execute arbitrary
    code.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
4.1+dfsg-1+deb8u18.

We recommend that you upgrade your wordpress packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1452-1: wordpress security update

July 30, 2018
Two vulnerabilities were discovered in wordpress, a web blogging tool

Summary

The oEmbed protocol implementation in WordPress before 4.5.3 allows
remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified
vectors.

CVE-2018-12895

A vulnerability was discovered in Wordpress, a web blogging tool. It
allowed remote attackers with specific roles to execute arbitrary
code.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
4.1+dfsg-1+deb8u18.

We recommend that you upgrade your wordpress packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : wordpress
Version : 4.1+dfsg-1+deb8u18
CVE ID : CVE-2016-5836 CVE-2018-12895
Debian Bug : 902876

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