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CVE-2013-5739: The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) att

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

The default configuration of WordPress before 3.6.1 does not prevent uploads of .swf and .exe files, which might make it easier for remote authenticated users to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) att

Package
WordPress core WordPress
Affected versions
<=3.6
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
low  CVSS 3.5
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (78.0th percentile)
Published
2013-09-12
Source
nvd

References

CWE-79
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