Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in WordPress by WordPress
CVE-2019-16219

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2019

What is CVE-2019-16219?

An XSS vulnerability exists in the shortcode previews of WordPress versions before 5.2.3, allowing malicious users to execute scripts in the context of the user's session. This can lead to various security issues including data theft and site compromise. It is crucial for site administrators using affected versions to promptly apply the security patch released in the update to mitigate potential risks.

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References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9864
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https://wordpress.org/news/2019/09/wordpress-5-2-3-securi...
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https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-18-165
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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