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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2011.0032
WordPress 3.1.2 is now available
27 April 2011
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WordPress
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Reduced Security -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, May 27 2011
OVERVIEW
A number of vulnerabilities have been identified in WordPress prior to
version 3.1.2. [1]
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding this
vulnerabilities:
"This release addresses a vulnerability that allowed Contributor-level
users to improperly publish posts.
The issue was discovered by a member of our security team, WordPress
developer Andrew Nacin, with Benjamin Balter." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of WordPress
to correct this issue. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] WordPress 3.1.2
http://wordpress.org/news/2011/04/wordpress-3-1-2/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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