Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-17671?

Affected: Wordpress versions >= 3.7; Debian Linux versions 10.0, 8.0, 9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-17671 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2019-17671 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-17671?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-17671?

Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 3.7.31, Wordpress 4.1.28+dfsg-0+deb8u1, Wordpress 5.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1.

How urgently should CVE-2019-17671 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2019-17671

MediumPublic exploit

In WordPress before 5.2.4, unauthenticated viewing of certain content is possible because the static query property is mishandled.

Published Oct 17, 2019 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as 6cc6d71c-fb19-4142-a8be-4175afc1713c, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-17671, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-17671

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2019-17671 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Wordpress, Debian Linux.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 3.7.31, Wordpress 4.1.28+dfsg-0+deb8u1, Wordpress 5.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

CVSS v3.1

5.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

37%

Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

In WordPress before 5.2.4, unauthenticated viewing of certain content is possible because the static query property is mishandled.

Affected Products

18 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
WordpressWordpress	>= 3.7	5.2.4
Debian LinuxDebian	10.0, 8.0, 9.0	n/a

Patched Releases

Wordpress

3.7.31, 4.1.28+dfsg-0+deb8u1, 5.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1, 5.2.4+dfsg1-1, 5.2.4

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 17, 2019
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-285 Improper Authorization

References

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

In WordPress before 5.2.4, unauthenticated viewing of certain content is possible because the static query property is mishandled.
Affected: Wordpress versions >= 3.7; Debian Linux versions 10.0, 8.0, 9.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wordpress 3.7.31, Wordpress 4.1.28+dfsg-0+deb8u1, Wordpress 5.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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