WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:107088

CVE-2019-8942 |

Info

WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 107088
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2019-8942
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 19 2019 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 19 2019 12:00AM
Credit: Simon Scannell
Vulnerable: WordPress WordPress 4.9.9
WordPress WordPress 5.0
Not Vulnerable: WordPress WordPress 5.0.1

Discussion

WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

WordPress is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code or crash the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial of service conditions.

Exploit / POC

WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The researcher who discovered this issue has created a proof-of-concept. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

WordPress CVE-2019-8942 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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