The create_post function in wp-includes/class-wp-atom-server.php in WordPress before 3.4.2 does not perform a capability check, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and publish new posts by leveraging the Contributor role and using the Atom Publishing Protocol (aka AtomPub) feature.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade wordpress | Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Wordpress | — | Upgrade Wordpress to version 3.4.2 | May 16, 2017 | Sep 14, 2012 |
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