CVE-2019-19985 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can download files containing user information due to missing authorization checks in the Email Subscribers plugin.

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-2019-19985?

CVE-2019-19985 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a flaw that allowed unauthenticated file download with user information disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19985?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icegram Email Subscribers \& Newsletters.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19985?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19985 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-2019-19985 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-19985 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-862m-v43m-wwr6.

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