CVE-2019-20204
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 3.38%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows XSS, as demonstrated by a certain payload with jaVasCript:/* at the beginning and a crafted SVG element.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows XSS, as demonstrated by a certain payload with jaVasCript:/* at the beginning and a crafted SVG element.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postieplugin | Postie | <= 1.9.40 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155973/WordPress-Postie-1.9.40-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155973/WordPress-Postie-1.9.40-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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-2019-20204?
The Postie plugin 1.9.40 for WordPress allows XSS, as demonstrated by a certain payload with jaVasCript:/* at the beginning and a crafted SVG element.
How severe is CVE-2019-20204?
CVE-2019-20204 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20204?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-20204?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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