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) attacks via a crafted file, related to the get_allowed_mime_types function in wp-includes/functions.php.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade wordpress | Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade zh-wordpress-zh_CNUpgrade de-wordpressUpgrade ru-wordpressUpgrade wordpressUpgrade ja-wordpressUpgrade zh-wordpress-zh_TW | Dec 10, 2025 | Oct 19, 2013 |
| Wordpress | — | Upgrade Wordpress to version 3.6.1 | May 16, 2017 | Sep 12, 2013 |
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