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CVE-2008-6767: wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to upgrade the application, and possibly cause a denial of service (application outage), via a direct request.

high Affects WordPress core. Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

wp-admin/upgrade.php in WordPress, probably 2.6.x, allows remote attackers to upgrade the application, and possibly cause a denial of service (application outage), via a direct request.

Package
WordPress core WordPress
Affected versions
=2.6
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 10.0
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 5% (91.6th percentile)
Published
2009-04-28
Source
nvd

References

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