CVE-2016-4029

8.6 HIGH
Published: August 07, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

WordPress before 4.5 does not consider octal and hexadecimal IP address formats when determining an intranet address, which allows remote attackers to bypass an intended SSRF protection mechanism via a crafted address.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3681
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036594
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&milestone=4.5
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8473
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.5
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3681
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036594
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=closed&milestone=4.5
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8473
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.6 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.4%
81th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

Affected Vendors

debian wordpress

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