CVE-2019-14231

Name: CVE-2019-14231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-21T23:15:10.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-14231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress. One could exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in getResultByPointsTrivia. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Viral Quiz Maker - OnionBuzz plugin before 1.2.2 for WordPress. One could exploit the points parameter in the ob_get_results ajax nopriv handler due to there being no sanitization prior to use in a SQL query in getResultByPointsTrivia. This allows an unauthenticated/unprivileged user to perform a SQL injection attack capable of remote code execution and information disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.62%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Onionbuzz	Onionbuzz	< 1.2.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/23/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/21/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14231?

How severe is CVE-2019-14231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14231?

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Source: NVD / NIST