CVE-2019-16781
MEDIUM WAF: High
CVSS 5.4
Published: 2019-12-26
CWE-79 CWE-79
In WordPress before 5.3.1, authenticated users with lower privileges (like contributors) can inject JavaScript code in the block editor, which is executed within the dashboard. It can lead to an admin opening the affected post in the editor leading to XSS.
WAF Coverage Analysis
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
High WAF Coverage
OWASP: A03:2021 Injection
941xxx - XSS / XXE
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
High WAF Coverage
OWASP: A03:2021 Injection
941xxx - XSS / XXE
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress | wordpress | up to 5.3.1 |
| debian | debian_linux | 9.0 |
| debian | debian_linux | 10.0 |
References
- github.com (Third Party Advisory)
- hackerone.com (Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory)
- seclists.org (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- wordpress.org (Release Notes, Third Party Advisory)
- wpvulndb.com (Third Party Advisory)
- www.debian.org (Third Party Advisory)
- www.debian.org (Third Party Advisory)