Unintended Account Creation in ConvertPlus Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15863

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Convertplus
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2019

Summary

The ConvertPlus plugin for WordPress prior to version 3.4.5 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows unauthorized account creation without the appropriate role designation. This could lead to the exposure of sensitive site functionalities, as it enables attackers to gain access to user accounts without proper permissions by exploiting a variant request. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

References

https://www.convertplug.com/plus/changelog/
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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