CVE-2019-19979
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19979 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Maintenance Project | Wp Maintenance | < 5.0.6 |
References
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9954Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-wp-maintenance-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9954Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-wp-maintenance-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19979?
A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-19979?
CVE-2019-19979 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19979?
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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