CVE-2019-15771: Medium severity wpbakery page builder vulnerability

Published Aug 29, 2019
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Updated

The nd-shortcodes plugin before 6.0 for WordPress has a nopriv AJAX action that allows modification of the siteurl setting.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Components For Wp Bakery Page Builder Project Components For Wp Bakery Page Builder<6.0

Event History

Aug 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15771?

CVE-2019-15771 is considered a high-severity vulnerability because it allows unauthorized attackers to modify the siteurl setting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15771?

To fix CVE-2019-15771, update to version 6.0 or later of the nd-shortcodes plugin.

3

What does CVE-2019-15771 affect?

CVE-2019-15771 affects the nd-shortcodes plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.0.

4

Can CVE-2019-15771 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-15771 can be exploited remotely through an AJAX action available to unauthenticated users.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2019-15771?

Exploitation of CVE-2019-15771 can lead to unauthorized changes in the site settings, affecting the site's integrity and security.

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