CVE-2019-17232 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 7 Oct 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can import options in the Ultimate FAQs WordPress plugin, potentially modifying site configuration.

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-2019-17232?

CVE-2019-17232 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php in the ultimate-faqs plugin through 1.8.24 for WordPress allows unauthenticated options import.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-17232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-17232 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-2019-17232 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-17232 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w6r2-564w-p6vf.