CVE-2019-17669: SSRF

Published Oct 17, 2019
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Updated

WordPress before 5.2.4 has a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability because URL validation does not consider the interpretation of a name as a series of hex characters.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/wordpress
5.0.15+dfsg1-0+deb10u15.0.19+dfsg1-0+deb10u15.7.8+dfsg1-0+deb11u26.1.1+dfsg1-16.3.1+dfsg1-1
WordPress WordPress<5.2.4
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Oct 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:03 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17669?

CVE-2019-17669 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-17669?

To fix CVE-2019-17669, update your WordPress installation to version 5.2.4 or later.

3

Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2019-17669?

WordPress versions prior to 5.2.4 are affected by CVE-2019-17669.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2019-17669?

CVE-2019-17669 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability due to improper URL validation.

5

Can CVE-2019-17669 impact my site's security?

Yes, CVE-2019-17669 can potentially allow attackers to make unauthorized requests from your server, compromising your site's security.

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