Description
WordPress 2.0.6, and 2.1Alpha 3 (SVN:4662), does not properly verify that the m parameter value has the string data type, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid m[] parameter, as demonstrated by obtaining the path, and obtaining certain SQL information such as the table prefix.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | wordpress | 2.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | wordpress | 2.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | wordpress | 2.0.8-1 | — |
| Debian 4.0 | wordpress | 2.0.8-1 | DTSA-33-1 |
Advisories 1
- DTSA-33-1 wordpress - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 33458 vdb-entry
- 20070112 Wordpress disclosure of Table Prefix Weakness mailing-list