# MA-602.052016: MyCERT Advisory - WordPress Releases Security Update

**Date:** 10 May 2016  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-602.052016  
**Advisory ID:** MA-602.052016

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**1.0 Introduction**
WordPress 4.5.1 and prior versions are affected by two vulnerabilities.  The first is a SOME vulnerability (Same-Origin Method Execution) in Plupload, the third-party library WordPress uses for uploading files. The second is a reflected cross-site-scripting vulnerability in MediaElement.js, the third-party library used for media players.
Users and administrators are encouraged to review the WordPress Security Release and upgrade to WordPress 4.5.2.
**2.0 Impact**
These updates address vulnerabilities that could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
The affected products are:
- WordPress version 4.5.1 and earlier versions
- WordPress versions 4.2 through 4.5.1 versions
**4.0 Recommendation**
MyCERT highly recommends users of these applications to upgrade to the latest version of the affected products.
- Wordpress users are highly advice to download latest version of Wordpress (4.5.2) which is available at:
<https://wordpress.org/download/>
- Another way is by utilizing the Wordpress interface, in which users can go to “Dashboard > Updates” and click “Update Now”.
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
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**5.0 References**
- WordPress Releases Security Update: <https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2016/05/09/WordPress-Releases-Security-Updates>
- WordPress 4.5.2 Security Release: <https://wordpress.org/news/2016/05/wordpress-4-5-2/>
- WordPress 4.5.2 Patches Two Security Vulnerabilities: <http://wptavern.com/wordpress-4-5-2-patches-two-security-vulnerabilities>