CVE-2019-8942
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
93.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote code execution because an _wp_attached_file Post Meta entry can be changed to an arbitrary string, such as one ending with a .jpg?file.php substring. An attacker with author privileges can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image containing PHP code in the Exif metadata. Exploitation can leverage CVE-2019-8943.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-8942?
WordPress before 4.9.9 and 5.x before 5.0.1 allows remote code execution because an _wp_attached_file Post Meta entry can be changed to an arbitrary string, such as one ending with a .jpg?file.php substring. An attacker with author privileges can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted image containing PHP code in the Exif metadata. Exploitation can leverage CVE-2019-8943.
Is CVE-2019-8942 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-8942 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-8942?
CVE-2019-8942 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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