Unauthenticated Content Exposure in WordPress
CVE-2019-17671

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 October 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 70%

What is CVE-2019-17671?

A vulnerability in WordPress prior to version 5.2.4 allows unauthorized users to view restricted content due to improper handling of the static query property. This weakness can lead to exposure of sensitive information, highlighting the importance of updating to recent versions to mitigate such security risks.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-17671
Created by rhbb

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9909
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https://blog.wpscan.org/wordpress/security/release/2019/1...
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https://wordpress.org/news/2019/10/wordpress-5-2-4-securi...
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EPSS Score

70% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-17671 : Unauthenticated Content Exposure in WordPress