CVE-2019-15895 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can modify plugin options in the Search Exclude WordPress plugin due to missing 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-2019-15895?

CVE-2019-15895 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

search-exclude.php in the "Search Exclude" plugin before 1.2.4 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options changes.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15895?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Search Exclude Project Search Exclude.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15895?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15895 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-2019-15895 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15895 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8g7-g7q3-qm44.

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