CVE-2013-4340

CVE-2013-4340 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4340?
wp-admin/includes/post.php in WordPress before 3.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to spoof the authorship of a post by leveraging the Author role and providing a modified user_ID parameter.
How severe is CVE-2013-4340?
CVE-2013-4340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-4340 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4340?
CVE-2013-4340 affects Wordpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4340?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4340 published?
CVE-2013-4340 was published on 2013-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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