CVE-2019-14773 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

The Woody ad snippets plugin for WordPress allows unauthorized deletion of snippets via a direct URL request without proper authorization checks.

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-2019-14773?

CVE-2019-14773 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

admin/includes/class.actions.snippet.php in the "Woody ad snippets" plugin through 2.2.5 for WordPress allows wp-admin/admin-post.php?action=close&post= deletion.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14773?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcraftic Woody Ad Snippets.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14773?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14773 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-2019-14773 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14773 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjqg-gqf9-43m4.

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