CVE-2019-16251 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can modify plugin options due to missing authorization checks in the YIT Plugin Framework for WordPress.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-16251?
CVE-2019-16251 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
plugin-fw/lib/yit-plugin-panel-wc.php in the YIT Plugin Framework through 3.3.8 for WordPress allows authenticated options changes.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16251?
It affects 38 products.
Products include Yithemes Yith Advanced Refund System for Woocommerce, Yithemes Yith Color and Label Variations for Woocommerce, Yithemes Yith Custom Thank You Page for Woocommerce, Yithemes Yith Desktop Notifications for Woocommerce, Yithemes Yith Paypal Express Checkout for Woocommerce, Yithemes Yith Pre-Order for Woocommerce and 32 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16251?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16251 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-2019-16251 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16251 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rph9-hxwg-j95q.