CVE-2019-19985
MediumExploitedPublic exploitThe WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a flaw that allowed unauthenticated file download with user information disclosure.
Published Dec 26, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as c77b0d79-5738-4ce2-b219-cb557216890f
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-19985 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Email Subscribers \& Newsletters (Icegram), email-subscribers (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 13, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including email-subscribers 4.2.3, Email Subscribers \& Newsletters 4.2.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a flaw that allowed unauthenticated file download with user information disclosure.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 13, 2019 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Email Subscribers \& NewslettersIcegram | See advisory | 4.2.3 |
| email-subscriberswordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.2.3 |
Patched Releases
email-subscribers
4.2.3
Email Subscribers \& Newsletters
4.2.3
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 13, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Dec 26, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158563/WordPress-Email-Subscribers-And-Newsletters-4.2.2-File-Disclosure.html
- advisoryhttps://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9946
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c77b0d79-5738-4ce2-b219-cb557216890f?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c77b0d79-5738-4ce2-b219-cb557216890f?source=api-scan
- exploitExploitDB-48698
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WordPress plugin, Email Subscribers & Newsletters, before 4.2.3 had a flaw that allowed unauthenticated file download with user information disclosure.
Affected: Email Subscribers \& Newsletters (Icegram); email-subscribers (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 13, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including email-subscribers 4.2.3, Email Subscribers \& Newsletters 4.2.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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