WordPress · Wordpress · CVE-2017-5493
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
WordPress versions prior to 4.7.1
**Description**
The issue concerns the Multisite WordPress API, where the `wp-includes/ms-functions.php` file does not properly generate random numbers for keys. This weakness allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by crafting specific site signup or user signup requests.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 4.7.1, update to version 4.7.1 or later to resolve the issue.