Description
WordPress before 3.5.2, when the uploads directory forbids write access, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid upload request, which reveals the absolute path in an XMLHttpRequest error message.
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 | 3.5.2+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | wordpress | 3.5.2+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | wordpress | 3.5.2+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | wordpress | 3.5.2+dfsg-1~deb7u1 | DSA-2718-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | wordpress | 3.5.2+dfsg-1~deb6u1 | DSA-2718-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2718-1 wordpress - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026