CVE-2019-16781 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress versions prior to 5.3.1, affecting WordPress installations on Debian Linux. Authenticated users with low privileges, such as contributors, can inject JavaScript into the block editor. This malicious code executes when an administrator opens the affected post, leading to XSS within the dashboard. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4 (Medium) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and the potential for limited confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:wordpress:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.