CVE-2019-19979 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious code into site visitors via CSRF in the WP Maintenance plugin, requiring an upgrade to fix.
- 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-2019-19979?
CVE-2019-19979 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 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
A flaw in the WordPress plugin, WP Maintenance before 5.0.6, allowed attackers to enable a vulnerable site's maintenance mode and inject malicious code affecting site visitors. There was CSRF with resultant XSS.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wp Maintenance Project Wp Maintenance.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19979 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-2019-19979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rmj-vqg9-w2qx.