CVE-2019-13344

Name: CVE-2019-13344
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-05T16:15:11.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 45.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13344 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An authentication bypass vulnerability in the CRUDLab WP Like Button plugin through 1.6.0 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to change settings. The contains() function in wp_like_button.php did not check if the current request is made by an authorized user, thus allowing any unauthenticated user to successfully update settings, as demonstrated by the wp-admin/admin.php?page=facebook-like-button each_page_url or code_snippet parameter.. EPSS estimates a 45.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the CRUDLab WP Like Button plugin through 1.6.0 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to change settings. The contains() function in wp_like_button.php did not check if the current request is made by an authorized user, thus allowing any unauthenticated user to successfully update settings, as demonstrated by the wp-admin/admin.php?page=facebook-like-button each_page_url or code_snippet parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

45.09%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Crudlab	Wp Like Button	<= 1.6.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153541/WordPress-Like-Button-1.6.0-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://limbenjamin.com/articles/wp-like-button-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-like-button/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9432
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153541/WordPress-Like-Button-1.6.0-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://limbenjamin.com/articles/wp-like-button-auth-bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-like-button/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9432

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13344?

How severe is CVE-2019-13344?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13344 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 45.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13344?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST