CVE-2019-14949 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in the wp-database-backup plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-14949?
CVE-2019-14949 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The wp-database-backup plugin before 5.1.2 for WordPress has XSS.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14949?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpseeds Wp Database Backup.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14949?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14949 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2019-14949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-84vf-855g-2hmj.