CVE-2019-15816 Missing authorization in n/a
An attacker can modify plugin settings without authorization due to missing access controls in save functions, potentially bypassing security features.
- 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-2019-15816?
CVE-2019-15816 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The wp-private-content-plus plugin before 2.0 for WordPress has no protection against option changes via save_settings_page and other save_ functions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15816?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15816?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15816 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-2019-15816 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15816 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4xm-r77v-3q82.