CVE-2019-11872: High severity hustle vulnerability

Published May 29, 2019
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Updated

The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin 6.0.7 for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection as it allows for injecting malicious code into a pop-up window. Successful exploitation grants an attacker with a right to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions as the plugin does not sanitize the user's input and allows insertion of any text.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Incsub Hustle Wordpress<6.0.8.1

Event History

May 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11872?

CVE-2019-11872 is a vulnerability in The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin for WordPress that allows for CSV Injection, enabling an attacker to inject malicious code into a pop-up window.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-11872?

CVE-2019-11872 has a severity of 8.8 (high).

3

How can the CVE-2019-11872 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2019-11872 vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious code into a pop-up window, granting an attacker the ability to execute malicious code on the administrator's computer through Excel functions.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11872?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2019-11872 is available in version 6.0.8.1 of The Hustle (aka wordpress-popup) plugin for WordPress.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-11872?

More information about CVE-2019-11872 can be found in the following references: <ul><li><a href='https://blog.reddy.io/2019/05/24/reddy-solutions-found-a-csv-injection-vulnerability-in-hustle-wordpress-plugin/'>https://blog.reddy.io/2019/05/24/reddy-solutions-found-a-csv-injection-vulnerability-in-hustle-wordpress-plugin/</a></li><li><a href='https://blog.reddy.io/category/cybersecurity/'>https://blog.reddy.io/category/cybersecurity/</a></li><li><a href='https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popup/#developers'>https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-popup/#developers</a></li></ul>

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