WordPress Security Update Released - 4.7.3

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Published: Mar 6, 2017
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WordPress 4.7.3 Security release The Update includes security updates
Status: WordPress 4.7.3 is available
Who should upgrade? All users of WordPrss 4.7.2 and below
Download link WordPress.org Home Page

WordPress has released version 4.7.3. This is a SECURITY and maintenance release. This release addresses six main security issues (source):

  1. Cross-site scripting (XSS) via media file metadata.
  2. Control characters can trick redirect URL validation.
  3. Unintended files can be deleted by administrators using the plugin deletion functionality.
  4. Cross-site scripting (XSS) via video URL in YouTube embeds.
  5. Cross-site scripting (XSS) via taxonomy term names.
  6. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in Press This leading to excessive use of server resources.

For more specific information concerning the security fixes, please go to Wordpress 4.7.3 Security Release page.

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