CVE-2017-9061

6.1 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2017-05-18 14:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 01:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2017-05-18 14:29 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 01:27 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting
Record status: Modified

Affected

WordPress ≤ 4.7.4
Debian Linux 8.0
Debian Linux 9.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 6.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality: Low
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record