---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: WordPress Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36146 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36146/ DESCRIPTION: Some vulnerabilities have been reported in WordPress, which can potentially be exploited by malicious users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges. The vulnerabilities are caused due to errors in the handling of administrative plugin pages. This can potentially be exploited to access these pages and perform certain actions for an affected plugin with administrative privileges. SOLUTION: Update to version 2.8.3. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. The vendor credits CORE Security for security related improvements in version 2.8.1. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://wordpress.org/development/2009/08/wordpress-2-8-3-security-release/ OTHER REFERENCES: http://wordpress.org/development/2009/07/wordpress-2-8-1/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------