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Exploit for Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Wordpress

🗓️ 24 Jan 2023 16:43:13Reported by 0xRarType 
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Wordpress XML parsing issue in Media Library leading to XXE attacks. Exploitable by a user with file upload abilities using PHP 8. Automated script available

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10 Jun 2025 18:14Current
6.6Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.6
CVSS 24
CVSS 3.16.5 - 7.1
EPSS0.85719
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