Unauthenticated Import Vulnerability in Ultimate FAQs Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-17232

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Ultimate Faq
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2019

Summary

The Ultimate FAQs plugin for WordPress allows unauthenticated users to import options through the EWD_UFAQ_Import.php script. This security flaw enables attackers to manipulate site options without the need for authentication, potentially compromising the integrity and functionality of the WordPress site. Site administrators are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-faqs/#developers
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9883
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/unauthenticated-options-impor...
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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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