WPGraphQL Plugin 0.2.3 on WordPress Query missing authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in WPGraphQL Plugin 0.2.3 on WordPress. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Query Handler. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-9880. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WPGraphQL Plugin 0.2.3 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-306. The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in the WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress. By querying the 'users' RootQuery, it is possible, for an unauthenticated attacker, to retrieve all WordPress users details such as email address, role, and username.

The weakness was presented 06/10/2019 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-9880 since 03/19/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (46886). See VDB-136264 and VDB-136262 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing authentication
CWE: CWE-306 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: github.com

Timelineinfo

03/19/2019 🔍
06/10/2019 +83 days 🔍
11/14/2019 +157 days 🔍
09/25/2025 +2142 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 153025
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-9880 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-9880
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-136263
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2019 23:12
Updated: 09/25/2025 02:30
Changes: 11/14/2019 23:12 (38), 11/14/2019 23:17 (18), 10/03/2023 09:44 (5), 09/25/2025 02:30 (28)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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