CVE-2019-20209

Name: CVE-2019-20209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-13T18:15:13.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The CTHthemes CityBook before 2.3.4, TownHub before 1.0.6, and EasyBook before 1.2.2 themes for WordPress allow nsecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to delete any page/post/listing.. EPSS estimates a 3.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CTHthemes CityBook before 2.3.4, TownHub before 1.0.6, and EasyBook before 1.2.2 themes for WordPress allow nsecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) via wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to delete any page/post/listing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.17%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cththemes	Citybook	< 2.3.4
Cththemes	Easybook	< 1.2.2
Cththemes	Townhub	< 1.0.6

References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120110Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120111Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/citybook-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/21694727Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/easybook-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/23206622Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/townhub-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/25019571Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10013Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10014Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10018Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120110Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120111Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019120112Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/citybook-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/21694727Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/easybook-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/23206622Third Party Advisory
https://themeforest.net/item/townhub-directory-listing-wordpress-theme/25019571Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10013Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10014Third Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10018Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20209?

How severe is CVE-2019-20209?

CVE-2019-20209 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20209?

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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Source: NVD / NIST