CVE-2018-19207
CriticalExploitedThe Van Ons WP GDPR Compliance (aka wp-gdpr-compliance) plugin before 1.4.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because $wpdb->prepare() input is mishandled, as exploited in the wild in November 2018.
Published Nov 12, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 9312c73d-8eb6-4ca0-a03b-566099dc6487
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-19207 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Wp-Gdpr-Compliance (Van-Ons).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Nov 9, 2018. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wp-Gdpr-Compliance 1.4.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
88%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The Van Ons WP GDPR Compliance (aka wp-gdpr-compliance) plugin before 1.4.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because $wpdb->prepare() input is mishandled, as exploited in the wild in November 2018.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 9, 2018 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 12, 2018 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Gdpr-ComplianceVan-Ons | See advisory | 1.4.3 |
Patched Releases
Wp-Gdpr-Compliance
1.4.3
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 9, 2018
Publicly disclosed
Nov 12, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 12, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
- CWE-425 Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')
References
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-gdpr-compliance/#developers
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9312c73d-8eb6-4ca0-a03b-566099dc6487?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9312c73d-8eb6-4ca0-a03b-566099dc6487?source=api-scan
- advisory105921
- exploithttps://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9144
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Van Ons WP GDPR Compliance (aka wp-gdpr-compliance) plugin before 1.4.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because $wpdb->prepare() input is mishandled, as exploited in the wild in November 2018.
Affected: Wp-Gdpr-Compliance (Van-Ons). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Nov 9, 2018.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Wp-Gdpr-Compliance 1.4.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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