Authentication Bypass in WPGraphQL Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-9881

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WPgraphql
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2019

Summary

The WPGraphQL plugin version 0.2.3 for WordPress features a flaw in the createComment mutation that allows unauthenticated users to post comments on any article, disregarding the 'allow comments' setting. This vulnerability exposes sites to potential abuse, enabling unwanted comments and possibly leading to spam or misinformation. Website owners using this version should consider updating to a secure release to mitigate the risk associated with this issue.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9282
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153025/WordPress-WPG...
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https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/pwning-word...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
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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