CVE-2019-12498 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

The WP Live Chat Support plugin fails to enforce permission checks on REST API calls, allowing unauthorized access to protected functionality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-12498?

CVE-2019-12498 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP Live Chat Support plugin before 8.0.33 for WordPress accepts certain REST API calls without invoking the wplc_api_permission_check protection mechanism.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 3cx Live Chat.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-12498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6mgg-8wqh-hw3h.