CVE-2019-20203
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20203 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Authorized Addresses feature in the Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows remote attackers to publish posts by spoofing the From information of an email message.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Authorized Addresses feature in the Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows remote attackers to publish posts by spoofing the From information of an email message.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postieplugin | Postie | <= 1.9.40 |
References
- https://github.com/V1n1v131r4/Exploiting-Postie-WordPress-Plugin-/blob/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://postieplugin.com/Product
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/postie/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10002Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/V1n1v131r4/Exploiting-Postie-WordPress-Plugin-/blob/master/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://postieplugin.com/Product
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/postie/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10002Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20203?
The Authorized Addresses feature in the Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows remote attackers to publish posts by spoofing the From information of an email message.
How severe is CVE-2019-20203?
CVE-2019-20203 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20203?
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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