Description
WordPress is prone to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow a remote attacker to perform certain administrative actions and gain unauthorized access to the affected application; other attacks are also possible. WordPress versions 4.9.x ranging from 4.9 and up to (and including) 4.9.9 are vulnerable.
Remediation
Update to WordPress version 4.9.10 or latest
References
https://blog.ripstech.com/2019/wordpress-csrf-to-rce/
https://cert.360.cn/warning/detail?id=149a32b8f582ee5e0cbd5f1c1b4a61de
https://wordpress.org/support/wordpress-version/version-4-9-10/
Related Vulnerabilities
WordPress Plugin WatchTowerHQ Security Bypass (3.6.15)
WordPress Plugin Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Cross-Site Scripting (5.8.11)
WordPress Plugin Import and export users and customers Cross-Site Scripting (1.12)
WordPress Plugin Booking Package-Appointment Booking Calendar System Cross-Site Scripting (1.5.10)