CVE-2019-16780
MEDIUM
5,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: high
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
LOW
3,5
Source: [email protected]
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: single
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: partial
Availability: none
Description
AI Translation Available
WordPress users with lower privileges (like contributors) can inject JavaScript code in the block editor using a specific payload, which is executed within the dashboard. This can lead to XSS if an admin opens the post in the editor. Execution of this attack does require an authenticated user. This has been patched in WordPress 5.3.1, along with all the previous WordPress versions from 3.7 to 5.3 via a minor release. Automatic updates are enabled by default for minor releases and we strongly recommend that you keep them enabled.
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)
Trend Analysis
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)
Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.
EPSS Score
0,0361
Percentile
0,9th
Updated
EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)
79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
StableCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Read Application Data
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies:
AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
Operating System
Debian Linux by Debian
CPE Identifier
View Detailed Analysis
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application
Wordpress by Wordpress
CPE Identifier
View Detailed Analysis
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:3.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Operating System
Debian Linux by Debian
CPE Identifier
View Detailed Analysis
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application
Wordpress by Wordpress
Version Range Affected
From
3.7
(exclusive)
To
5.3.1
(exclusive)
CPE Identifier
View Detailed Analysis
cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/505dd6a20b6fc3d06130018c1…
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-x3wp-h3…
https://hackerone.com/reports/738644
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/8
https://wordpress.org/news/2019/12/wordpress-5-3-1-security-and-maintenance-rel…
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9976
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4599
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/505dd6a20b6fc3d06130018c1…
https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-x3wp-h3…
https://hackerone.com/reports/738644
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2020/Jan/8
https://wordpress.org/news/2019/12/wordpress-5-3-1-security-and-maintenance-rel…
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9976
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4599
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4677