CVE-2019-16332
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 5.70%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16332 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In the api-bearer-auth plugin before 20190907 for WordPress, the server parameter is not correctly filtered in the swagger-config.yaml.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code, aka XSS.. EPSS estimates a 5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the api-bearer-auth plugin before 20190907 for WordPress, the server parameter is not correctly filtered in the swagger-config.yaml.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code, aka XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Api Bearer Auth Project | Api Bearer Auth | < 2019-09-07 |
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154369/WordPress-API-Bearer-Auth-20181229-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2152730Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9868Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154369/WordPress-API-Bearer-Auth-20181229-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2152730Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9868Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16332?
In the api-bearer-auth plugin before 20190907 for WordPress, the server parameter is not correctly filtered in the swagger-config.yaml.php file, and it is possible to inject JavaScript code, aka XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-16332?
CVE-2019-16332 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16332?
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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