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CVE-2019-12826

8.8 · HIGH

A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin before 5.10.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute PHP code via snippets (that…

Published Jul 1, 2019CWE-352EPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2019-12826 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 1, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Cross-Site-Request-Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in widget_logic.php in the 2by2host Widget Logic plugin before 5.10.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute PHP code via snippets (that are attached to widgets and then eval'd to dynamically determine their visibility) by crafting a malicious POST request that tricks administrators into adding the code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdannewitz.ninja/posts/widget-logic-csrf-to-rceRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2112753/widget-logicRefwpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9403Refwpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9413Refdannewitz.ninja/posts/widget-logic-csrf-to-rceRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2112753/widget-logicRefwpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9403Refwpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9413

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12826?

CVE-2019-12826 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 1, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-12826?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-12826?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-12826?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-12826 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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