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CVE-2019-16766

8.7 · HIGH

When using wagtail-2fa before 1.3.0, if someone gains access to someone's Wagtail login credentials, they can log into the CMS and bypass the 2FA check by changing the URL.

Published Nov 29, 2019CWE-290EPSS 1.46%

Overview

CVE-2019-16766 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 29, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

When using wagtail-2fa before 1.3.0, if someone gains access to someone's Wagtail login credentials, they can log into the CMS and bypass the 2FA check by changing the URL. They can then add a new device and gain full access to the CMS. This problem has been patched in version 1.3.0.

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

GitHubgithub.com/LabD/wagtail-2fa/security/advisories/GHSA-89px-ww3j-g2mmGitHubgithub.com/labd/wagtail-2fa/commit/13b12995d35b566df08a17257a23863ab6efb0caGitHubgithub.com/labd/wagtail-2fa/commit/a6711b29711729005770ff481b22675b35ff5c81GitHubgithub.com/LabD/wagtail-2fa/security/advisories/GHSA-89px-ww3j-g2mmGitHubgithub.com/labd/wagtail-2fa/commit/13b12995d35b566df08a17257a23863ab6efb0caGitHubgithub.com/labd/wagtail-2fa/commit/a6711b29711729005770ff481b22675b35ff5c81

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16766?

CVE-2019-16766 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 29, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-16766?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-16766?

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-2019-16766?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-16766 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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