Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-25138
Potential exploit
The User Submitted Posts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the usp_check_images function in versions up to, and including, 20190312. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2019-25138
- cpe:2.3:a:plugin-planet:user_submitted_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-25138
3.58%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 87 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-25138
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-25138
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2019-25138
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin/
Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in WordPress User Submitted Posts plugin. – NinTechNetExploit
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-submitted-posts/#developers
User Submitted Posts – WordPress plugin | WordPress.orgProduct;Release Notes
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5a97877b-fb4d-4e87-bcff-56be65fee6ce?source=cve
User Submitted Posts <= 20190312 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File UploadBroken Link;Third Party Advisory
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