WordPress up to 5.2.3 Static Query information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 5.2.3 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Static Query Handler. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-17671. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in WordPress up to 5.2.3 (Content Management System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component Static Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In WordPress before 5.2.4, unauthenticated viewing of certain content is possible because the static query property is mishandled.

The weakness was published 10/17/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-17671 since 10/17/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 5.2.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (47690). Similar entries are available at VDB-143844, VDB-143843, VDB-143842 and VDB-143841. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

WordPress

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://wordpress.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 5.2.4
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/17/2019 🔍
10/17/2019 +0 days 🔍
10/18/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/04/2025 +2116 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: f82ed753cf00329a5e41f2cb6dc521085136f308
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-17671 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-17671
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143840
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/18/2019 10:00
Updated: 08/04/2025 00:25
Changes: 10/18/2019 10:00 (37), 10/18/2019 10:05 (18), 01/16/2024 10:21 (6), 01/16/2024 10:27 (1), 08/04/2025 00:25 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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