ID:1450 - Exploit for Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2019-17671

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1450 - Exploit for Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2019-17671

ID:1450 - Exploit for Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2019-17671

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU21789
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-17671
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists in the "WP_Query" due to improper access restrictions to private and draft posts. A remote unauthenticated attacker can use a method to view posts.

Example:

http://[host]/?static=1&order=asc

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.