WordPress security update

Number: AV18-015
Date: 22 January 2018

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the recently released security update for WordPress.

Assessment

WordPress has released version 4.9.2 that contains fixes to address a critical cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. .

Versions affected: WordPress 4.9.1 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/2018/01/wordpress-4-9-2-security-and-maintenance-release/