VDB-141666 · CVE-2019-16219 · DLA 1960-1

WordPress up to 5.2.2 Shortcode Preview cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WordPress up to 5.2.2. This affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Preview Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-16219. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 5.2.2 (Content Management System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Shortcode Preview Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

WordPress before 5.2.3 allows XSS in shortcode previews.

The weakness was released 09/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16219 since 09/11/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 5.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-141664, VDB-141665, VDB-141667 and VDB-141668. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

WordPress

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://wordpress.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 5.2.3

Timelineinfo

09/11/2019 🔍
09/11/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/19/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: DLA 1960-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-16219 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16219
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141666
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2019 08:27
Updated: 12/19/2023 10:37
Changes: 09/12/2019 08:27 (56), 08/21/2020 09:12 (1), 12/19/2023 10:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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