CVE-2019-17670: SSRF
First published: Thu Oct 17 2019(Updated: )
WordPress before 5.2.4 has a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability because Windows paths are mishandled during certain validation of relative URLs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress WordPress | <5.2.4 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://blog.wpscan.org/wordpress/security/release/2019/10/15/wordpress-524-security-release-breakdown.html
- https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/46472
- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/9db44754b9e4044690a6c32fd74b9d5fe26b07b2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00000.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00011.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/10/msg00010.html
- https://wordpress.org/news/2019/10/wordpress-5-2-4-security-release/
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9912
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17670?
CVE-2019-17670 is a Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in WordPress before version 5.2.4.
How severe is CVE-2019-17670?
CVE-2019-17670 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-17670?
The affected software includes WordPress versions up to and excluding 5.2.4, as well as Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0.
How does CVE-2019-17670 exploit the vulnerability?
CVE-2019-17670 takes advantage of mishandling of Windows paths during certain validation of relative URLs.
How can I fix CVE-2019-17670?
To fix CVE-2019-17670, it is recommended to update to WordPress version 5.2.4 or later.
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