Vulnerability Description
The WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to register a new user with admin privileges, whenever new user registrations are allowed. This is related to the registerUser mutation.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpengine | Wpgraphql | 0.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153025/WordPress-WPGraphQL-0.2.3-AuthenticaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/pentestpartners/snippets/blob/master/wp-graphql0.2.3_exploit.ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/v0.3.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9282Vendor Advisory
- https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/pwning-wordpress-graphql/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153025/WordPress-WPGraphQL-0.2.3-AuthenticaExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/pentestpartners/snippets/blob/master/wp-graphql0.2.3_exploit.ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/v0.3.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9282Vendor Advisory
- https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/pwning-wordpress-graphql/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-9879?
CVE-2019-9879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The WPGraphQL 0.2.3 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to register a new user with admin privileges, whenever new user registrations are allowed. This is related to the registerUser mutation...
How severe is CVE-2019-9879?
CVE-2019-9879 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-2019-9879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpengine Wpgraphql.