CVE-2010-4257

CVE-2010-4257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the do_trackbacks function in wp-includes/comment.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Send Trackbacks field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4257?
SQL injection vulnerability in the do_trackbacks function in wp-includes/comment.php in WordPress before 3.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Send Trackbacks field.
How severe is CVE-2010-4257?
CVE-2010-4257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4257 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4257?
CVE-2010-4257 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4257?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4257 published?
CVE-2010-4257 was published on 2010-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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