CVE-2019-6703 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can modify WordPress options to enable registration and set default roles to Administrator, leading to site takeover.
- 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-2019-6703?
CVE-2019-6703 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect access control in migla_ajax_functions.php in the Calmar Webmedia Total Donations plugin through 2.0.5 for WordPress allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress option values, leading to site takeover. These attackers can send requests to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to call the miglaA_update_me action to change arbitrary options on affected sites. This can be used to enable new user registration and set the default role for new users to Administrator.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6703?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Calmar-Webmedia Total Donations.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6703 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-2019-6703 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-6703 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47jw-726h-2367.