CVE-2019-19589
First published: Thu Dec 05 2019(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** The Lever PDF Embedder plugin 4.4 for WordPress does not block the distribution of polyglot PDF documents that are valid JAR archives. Note: It has been argued that "The vulnerability reported in PDF Embedder Plugin is not valid as the plugin itself doesn't control or manage the file upload process. It only serves the uploaded PDF files and the responsibility of uploading PDF file remains with the Site owner of Wordpress installation, the upload of PDF file is managed by Wordpress core and not by PDF Embedder Plugin. Control & block of polyglot file is required to be taken care at the time of upload, not on showing the file. Moreover, the reference mentions retrieving the files from the browser cache and manually renaming it to jar for executing the file. That refers to a two step non-connected steps which has nothing to do with PDF Embedder."
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-pdf Pdf Embedder | =4.4 | |
| =4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19589?
CVE-2019-19589 is a vulnerability in the Lever PDF Embedder plugin 4.4 for WordPress that allows the distribution of polyglot PDF documents that are valid JAR archives.
How severe is CVE-2019-19589?
CVE-2019-19589 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-19589?
The Lever PDF Embedder plugin version 4.4 for WordPress is affected by CVE-2019-19589.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19589?
As of now, there is no official fix or patch available for CVE-2019-19589. It is recommended to disable or remove the affected plugin until a fix is provided.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19589?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-19589 on the following references: [Reference 1](https://sejalivre.org/usando-arquivos-polyglot-para-distribuir-malwares/) and [Reference 2](https://wordpress.org/plugins/pdf-embedder/#developers).
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