CVE-2019-16332 describes a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the api-bearer-auth plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions prior to 20190907. The flaw allows for JavaScript code injection due to improper filtering of the 'server' parameter within the swagger-config.yaml.php file. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.1 (Medium), indicating it can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and potentially leading to low impact on confidentiality and integrity. While there is a Nuclei template available for detection, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2019-09-07CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:api_bearer_auth_project:api_bearer_auth:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.1 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.