Vulnerability Description
A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Maintenance Project | Wp Maintenance | < 5.0.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9954ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-wpExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9954ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/11/high-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-wpExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-19979?
CVE-2019-19979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with res...
How severe is CVE-2019-19979?
CVE-2019-19979 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance.