Number: AV17-180
Date: 29 November 2017
Purpose
The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the recently released security update for WordPress.
Assessment
WordPress has released version 4.9.1 that contains fixes to address four security issues which could potentially be exploited as part of a multi-vector compromise.
Versions affected: WordPress 4.9.0 and earlier
Suggested Action
CCIRC recommends that owner/operators test and deploy the vendor released updates or workarounds to affected platforms accordingly.
References:
https://wordpress.org/news/2017/11/wordpress-4-9-1-security-and-maintenance-release/