CVE-2019-17661
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A CSV injection in the codepress-admin-columns (aka Admin Columns) plugin 3.4.6 for WordPress allows malicious users to gain remote control of other computers. By choosing formula code as his first or last name, an attacker can create a user with a name that contains malicious code. Other users might download this data as a CSV file and corrupt their PC by opening it in a tool such as Microsoft Excel. The attacker could gain remote access to the user's PC.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-11-08
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-17661?
A CSV injection in the codepress-admin-columns (aka Admin Columns) plugin 3.4.6 for WordPress allows malicious users to gain remote control of other computers. By choosing formula code as his first or last name, an attacker can create a user with a name that contains malicious code. Other users might download this data as a CSV file and corrupt their PC by opening it in a tool such as Microsoft Excel. The attacker could gain remote access to the user's PC.
Is CVE-2019-17661 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-17661 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-17661?
CVE-2019-17661 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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