Description

WordPress Plugin PDF Embedder is prone to a security bypass vulnerability. Exploiting this issue may allow attackers to perform otherwise restricted actions and subsequently distribute malicious code. WordPress Plugin PDF Embedder version 4.4 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://sejalivre.org/usando-arquivos-polyglot-para-distribuir-malwares/

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2019-19589 CWE-264 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Authentication Bypass