CVE-2018-20979 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2018-20979?

CVE-2018-20979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The contact-form-7 plugin before 5.0.4 for WordPress has privilege escalation because of capability_type mishandling in register_post_type.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-20979?

CVE-2018-20979 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rocklobster Contact Form 7.

Vulnerability Description

The contact-form-7 plugin before 5.0.4 for WordPress has privilege escalation because of capability_type mishandling in register_post_type.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rocklobster	Contact Form 7	< 5.0.4

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7/#developersRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-20979?

CVE-2018-20979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The contact-form-7 plugin before 5.0.4 for WordPress has privilege escalation because of capability_type mishandling in register_post_type.

How severe is CVE-2018-20979?

CVE-2018-20979 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20979?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rocklobster Contact Form 7.