CVE-2008-6762 describes an open redirect vulnerability in the wp-admin/upgrade.php component of WordPress, likely affecting version 2.6.x. This flaw allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary external websites through a manipulated 'backto' parameter, facilitating phishing attacks. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity), it requires medium attack complexity and could lead to information disclosure (phishing). There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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