CVE-2019-18855
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.60%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18855 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial Of Service vulnerability exists in the safe-svg (aka Safe SVG) plugin through 1.9.4 for WordPress, related to potentially unwanted elements or attributes.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Denial Of Service vulnerability exists in the safe-svg (aka Safe SVG) plugin through 1.9.4 for WordPress, related to potentially unwanted elements or attributes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 10up | Safe Svg | <= 1.9.4 |
References
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-113Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2185438Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/safe-svg/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9937Third Party Advisory
- https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-19-113Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2185438Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/safe-svg/#developersRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9937Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18855?
A Denial Of Service vulnerability exists in the safe-svg (aka Safe SVG) plugin through 1.9.4 for WordPress, related to potentially unwanted elements or attributes.
How severe is CVE-2019-18855?
CVE-2019-18855 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18855?
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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