CVE-2019-9574 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can modify leave records without proper Administrator or HR Manager role verification in the WP Human Resource Management 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-2019-9574?

CVE-2019-9574 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Mar 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP Human Resource Management plugin before 2.2.6 for WordPress does not ensure that a leave modification occurs in the context of the Administrator or HR Manager role.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-9574?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mishubd Wp Human Resource Management.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9574?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-9574 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-2019-9574 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-9574 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r4vv-p8hp-54cv.

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